2.1.1 Prevalence of undernourishment — Value in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Lao People's Democratic Republic: 2.1.1 Prevalence of undernourishment — Value was 10 % in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
10 %
Change on year
up 5.3%
World rank
11th
of 18 countries
All-time high
30.9 %
in 2001
All-time low
7.2 %
in 2015
Years of data
24
2001–2024

2.1.1 Prevalence of undernourishment — Value in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2001–2024

510152025302001201220242001: 30.9 %2002: 29.2 %2003: 26.2 %2004: 23.1 %2005: 20.2 %2006: 17.4 %2007: 14.9 %2008: 12.8 %2009: 11.2 %2010: 9.9 %2011: 9.3 %2012: 8.7 %2013: 8.1 %2014: 7.4 %2015: 7.2 %2016: 7.4 %2017: 7.9 %2018: 8.3 %2019: 9.3 %2020: 9.1 %2021: 8.7 %2022: 9.1 %2023: 9.5 %2024: 10 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 10 %, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 5.3% on the previous year and up 35.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 30.9 % in 2001 and was at its lowest, 7.2 %, in 2015.

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

2.1.1 Prevalence of undernourishment — Value in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year

Annual values for 2.1.1 Prevalence of undernourishment — Value in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2001 to 2024.
Year % Change
2001 30.9 %
2002 29.2 % -5.5%
2003 26.2 % -10.3%
2004 23.1 % -11.8%
2005 20.2 % -12.6%
2006 17.4 % -13.9%
2007 14.9 % -14.4%
2008 12.8 % -14.1%
2009 11.2 % -12.5%
2010 9.9 % -11.6%
2011 9.3 % -6.1%
2012 8.7 % -6.5%
2013 8.1 % -6.9%
2014 7.4 % -8.6%
2015 7.2 % -2.7%
2016 7.4 % +2.8%
2017 7.9 % +6.8%
2018 8.3 % +5.1%
2019 9.3 % +12.0%
2020 9.1 % -2.2%
2021 8.7 % -4.4%
2022 9.1 % +4.6%
2023 9.5 % +4.4%
2024 10 % +5.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 20.66 % 11.2 % 30.9 % 9
2010s 8.35 % 7.2 % 9.9 % 10
2020s 9.28 % 8.7 % 10 % 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 10 % 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 Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The highest recorded value was 30.9 % in 2001.
What is the lowest 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 7.2 % in 2015.
How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value?
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 11th out of 18 countries with data for 2024.
Is 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 35.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic 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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