2.1.1 Prevalence of undernourishment — Value in Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste: 2.1.1 Prevalence of undernourishment — Value was 16.9 % in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
16.9 %
Change on year
up 5.0%
Rank
9th
of 18 regions
All-time high
54.9 %
in 2001
All-time low
12.2 %
in 2014
Years of data
24
2001–2024

2.1.1 Prevalence of undernourishment — Value in Timor-Leste, 2001–2024

10203040502001201220242001: 54.9 %2002: 43.4 %2003: 35.3 %2004: 31.8 %2005: 28.8 %2006: 25.7 %2007: 22.9 %2008: 20.4 %2009: 17.9 %2010: 15.7 %2011: 14.3 %2012: 13.6 %2013: 12.6 %2014: 12.2 %2015: 12.3 %2016: 12.8 %2017: 13.9 %2018: 14.5 %2019: 16 %2020: 16.3 %2021: 15.9 %2022: 15.3 %2023: 16.1 %2024: 16.9 %

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 Timor-Leste is 16.9 %, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 5.0% on the previous year and up 38.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value in Timor-Leste peaked at 54.9 % in 2001 and was at its lowest, 12.2 %, in 2014.

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

2.1.1 Prevalence of undernourishment — Value in Timor-Leste, year by year

Annual values for 2.1.1 Prevalence of undernourishment — Value in Timor-Leste, 2001 to 2024.
Year % Change
2001 54.9 %
2002 43.4 % -20.9%
2003 35.3 % -18.7%
2004 31.8 % -9.9%
2005 28.8 % -9.4%
2006 25.7 % -10.8%
2007 22.9 % -10.9%
2008 20.4 % -10.9%
2009 17.9 % -12.3%
2010 15.7 % -12.3%
2011 14.3 % -8.9%
2012 13.6 % -4.9%
2013 12.6 % -7.4%
2014 12.2 % -3.2%
2015 12.3 % +0.8%
2016 12.8 % +4.1%
2017 13.9 % +8.6%
2018 14.5 % +4.3%
2019 16 % +10.3%
2020 16.3 % +1.9%
2021 15.9 % -2.5%
2022 15.3 % -3.8%
2023 16.1 % +5.2%
2024 16.9 % +5.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 31.23 % 17.9 % 54.9 % 9
2010s 13.79 % 12.2 % 16 % 10
2020s 16.1 % 15.3 % 16.9 % 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value in Timor-Leste?
2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value in Timor-Leste was 16.9 % 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 Timor-Leste?
The highest recorded value was 54.9 % in 2001.
What is the lowest 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value recorded in Timor-Leste?
The lowest recorded value was 12.2 % in 2014.
How does Timor-Leste rank for 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value?
Timor-Leste ranks 9th out of 18 regions with data for 2024.
Is 2.1.1 prevalence of undernourishment — value rising or falling in Timor-Leste?
Over the last ten years it is up 38.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Timor-Leste 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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