2.1.1 Prevalence of undernourishment — Value in Cameroon
Cameroon: 2.1.1 Prevalence of undernourishment — Value was 4.9 % in 2024. ◆ Volatile
2.1.1 Prevalence of undernourishment — Value in Cameroon, 2001–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value in Cameroon stood at 4.9 %.
That represents a change of down 7.5% on the previous year and up 8.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value in Cameroon peaked at 24.2 % in 2001 and was at its lowest, 4.1 %, in 2012.
Cameroon ranks 71st of 115 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
2.1.1 Prevalence of undernourishment — Value in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 24.2 % | — |
| 2002 | 22 % | -9.1% |
| 2003 | 19.6 % | -10.9% |
| 2004 | 16.8 % | -14.3% |
| 2005 | 13.8 % | -17.9% |
| 2006 | 11.2 % | -18.8% |
| 2007 | 9.1 % | -18.7% |
| 2008 | 7.3 % | -19.8% |
| 2009 | 5.9 % | -19.2% |
| 2010 | 4.9 % | -16.9% |
| 2011 | 4.3 % | -12.2% |
| 2012 | 4.1 % | -4.7% |
| 2013 | 4.2 % | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 4.5 % | +7.1% |
| 2015 | 4.9 % | +8.9% |
| 2016 | 5.5 % | +12.2% |
| 2017 | 6 % | +9.1% |
| 2018 | 6.3 % | +5.0% |
| 2019 | 6 % | -4.8% |
| 2020 | 5.9 % | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 5.9 % | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 5.6 % | -5.1% |
| 2023 | 5.3 % | -5.4% |
| 2024 | 4.9 % | -7.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.43 % | 5.9 % | 24.2 % | 9 |
| 2010s | 5.07 % | 4.1 % | 6.3 % | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.52 % | 4.9 % | 5.9 % | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
More economy & growth data for Cameroon
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.05 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.53 Percent per annum (2029)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 12.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9406 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 1,855 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 11.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9844 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 1,942 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 6.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 572.83 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value in Cameroon?
- 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value in Cameroon was 4.9 % 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 Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 24.2 % in 2001.
- What is the lowest 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.1 % in 2012.
- How does Cameroon rank for 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value?
- Cameroon ranks 71st out of 115 countries with data for 2024.
- Is 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon 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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