2.1.1 Prevalence of undernourishment — Value in Eastern Asia and South-eastern Asia
Eastern Asia and South-eastern Asia: 2.1.1 Prevalence of undernourishment — Value was 2.6 % in 2020. ◆ Volatile
2.1.1 Prevalence of undernourishment — Value in Eastern Asia and South-eastern Asia, 2000–2020
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in %.
Analysis
Eastern Asia and South-eastern Asia recorded 2.6 % for 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 20 years on record.
The figure is down 49.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value in Eastern Asia and South-eastern Asia peaked at 12.4 % in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2.6 %, in 2017.
Eastern Asia and South-eastern Asia ranks 24th of 25 groups on this measure, in the bottom 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 Eastern Asia and South-eastern Asia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 12.4 % | — |
| 2001 | 12.1 % | -2.4% |
| 2002 | 11.2 % | -7.4% |
| 2003 | 10.8 % | -3.6% |
| 2004 | 10 % | -7.4% |
| 2005 | 9.3 % | -7.0% |
| 2006 | 8.7 % | -6.5% |
| 2007 | 7.8 % | -10.3% |
| 2008 | 6.8 % | -12.8% |
| 2009 | 6.1 % | -10.3% |
| 2010 | 5.1 % | -16.4% |
| 2011 | 4.3 % | -15.7% |
| 2012 | 3.9 % | -9.3% |
| 2013 | 3.9 % | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 3.3 % | -15.4% |
| 2015 | 3.2 % | -3.0% |
| 2016 | 2.9 % | -9.4% |
| 2017 | 2.6 % | -10.3% |
| 2018 | 2.6 % | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 2.6 % | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.52 % | 6.1 % | 12.4 % | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.53 % | 2.6 % | 5.1 % | 9 |
| 2020s | 2.6 % | 2.6 % | 2.6 % | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value in Eastern Asia and South-eastern Asia?
- 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value in Eastern Asia and South-eastern Asia was 2.6 % in 2020, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value recorded in Eastern Asia and South-eastern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 12.4 % in 2000.
- What is the lowest 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value recorded in Eastern Asia and South-eastern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.6 % in 2017.
- How does Eastern Asia and South-eastern Asia rank for 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value?
- Eastern Asia and South-eastern Asia ranks 24th out of 25 groups with data for 2020.
- Is 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value rising or falling in Eastern Asia and South-eastern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eastern Asia and South-eastern Asia 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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