2.1.1 Prevalence of undernourishment — Value in Angola

Angola: 2.1.1 Prevalence of undernourishment — Value was 17.4 % in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
17.4 %
Change on year
down 6.5%
World rank
29th
of 115 countries
All-time high
67.8 %
in 2001
All-time low
13.2 %
in 2014
Years of data
24
2001–2024

2.1.1 Prevalence of undernourishment — Value in Angola, 2001–2024

2040602001201220242001: 67.8 %2002: 63.6 %2003: 57.5 %2004: 50.6 %2005: 42.9 %2006: 36 %2007: 29.8 %2008: 24.4 %2009: 19.7 %2010: 16.2 %2011: 14.8 %2012: 14 %2013: 13.5 %2014: 13.2 %2015: 14.2 %2016: 15.2 %2017: 15.4 %2018: 15.9 %2019: 17.3 %2020: 19.4 %2021: 19.7 %2022: 19.6 %2023: 18.6 %2024: 17.4 %

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in %.

Analysis

Angola recorded 17.4 % for 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value in 2024.

That represents a change of down 6.5% on the previous year and up 31.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value in Angola peaked at 67.8 % in 2001 and was at its lowest, 13.2 %, in 2014.

Angola ranks 29th of 115 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

2.1.1 Prevalence of undernourishment — Value in Angola, year by year

Annual values for 2.1.1 Prevalence of undernourishment — Value in Angola, 2001 to 2024.
Year % Change
2001 67.8 %
2002 63.6 % -6.2%
2003 57.5 % -9.6%
2004 50.6 % -12.0%
2005 42.9 % -15.2%
2006 36 % -16.1%
2007 29.8 % -17.2%
2008 24.4 % -18.1%
2009 19.7 % -19.3%
2010 16.2 % -17.8%
2011 14.8 % -8.6%
2012 14 % -5.4%
2013 13.5 % -3.6%
2014 13.2 % -2.2%
2015 14.2 % +7.6%
2016 15.2 % +7.0%
2017 15.4 % +1.3%
2018 15.9 % +3.2%
2019 17.3 % +8.8%
2020 19.4 % +12.1%
2021 19.7 % +1.5%
2022 19.6 % -0.5%
2023 18.6 % -5.1%
2024 17.4 % -6.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 43.59 % 19.7 % 67.8 % 9
2010s 14.97 % 13.2 % 17.3 % 10
2020s 18.94 % 17.4 % 19.7 % 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value in Angola?
2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value in Angola was 17.4 % in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value recorded in Angola?
The highest recorded value was 67.8 % in 2001.
What is the lowest 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value recorded in Angola?
The lowest recorded value was 13.2 % in 2014.
How does Angola rank for 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value?
Angola ranks 29th out of 115 countries with data for 2024.
Is 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value rising or falling in Angola?
Over the last ten years it is up 31.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Angola data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of 2.1.1 Prevalence of undernourishment — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
2.1.1 Prevalence of undernourishment — Value
Unit
%
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
158 places, 3,513 data points, 2000–2025
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