2.1.1 Prevalence of undernourishment — Value in Malaysia
Malaysia: 2.1.1 Prevalence of undernourishment — Value was 2.7 % in 2020. ▬ Flat
2.1.1 Prevalence of undernourishment — Value in Malaysia, 2001–2020
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 Malaysia is 2.7 %, measured in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.6% on the previous year and down 22.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value in Malaysia peaked at 3.8 % in 2009 and was at its lowest, 2.5 %, in 2001.
Malaysia ranks 99th of 115 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
2.1.1 Prevalence of undernourishment — Value in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2.5 % | — |
| 2002 | 2.8 % | +12.0% |
| 2003 | 2.9 % | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 3.1 % | +6.9% |
| 2005 | 3.2 % | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 3.4 % | +6.2% |
| 2007 | 3.6 % | +5.9% |
| 2008 | 3.6 % | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 3.8 % | +5.6% |
| 2010 | 3.5 % | -7.9% |
| 2011 | 3.4 % | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 3.5 % | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 3.7 % | +5.7% |
| 2014 | 3.8 % | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 3.7 % | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 3.3 % | -10.8% |
| 2017 | 3.1 % | -6.1% |
| 2018 | 2.9 % | -6.5% |
| 2019 | 2.8 % | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 2.7 % | -3.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.21 % | 2.5 % | 3.8 % | 9 |
| 2010s | 3.37 % | 2.8 % | 3.8 % | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.7 % | 2.7 % | 2.7 % | 1 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
More economy & growth data for Malaysia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.04 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.97 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 4.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 4.23 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 55,507 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 5.05 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.9289 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 12,191 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 5.05 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 3.63 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value in Malaysia?
- 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value in Malaysia was 2.7 % 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 Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.8 % in 2009.
- What is the lowest 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.5 % in 2001.
- How does Malaysia rank for 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value?
- Malaysia ranks 99th out of 115 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Malaysia 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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