Share of the population who are undernourished vs. GDP per capita in Nepal
Nepal: Share of the population who are undernourished vs. GDP per capita was 5.3 percent in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Share of the population who are undernourished vs. GDP per capita in Nepal, 2001–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in percent.
Analysis
Nepal recorded 5.3 percent for share of the population who are undernourished vs. gdp per capita in 2023.
The figure is down 1.9% on the previous year and down 39.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the population who are undernourished vs. gdp per capita in Nepal peaked at 23.7 percent in 2001 and was at its lowest, 4.5 percent, in 2018.
That places Nepal 83rd out of 169 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.34 percent | 11.7 percent | 23.7 percent | 9 |
| 2010s | 7.42 percent | 4.5 percent | 10.8 percent | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.22 percent | 5 percent | 5.4 percent | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More economy & growth data for Nepal
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -24.9% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.7% (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,234 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 5.0% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 36.54 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,234 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 136.29 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.87 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 13.75 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 745.45 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the population who are undernourished vs. gdp per capita in Nepal?
- Share of the population who are undernourished vs. gdp per capita in Nepal was 5.3 percent in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of the population who are undernourished vs. gdp per capita recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 23.7 percent in 2001.
- What is the lowest share of the population who are undernourished vs. gdp per capita recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.5 percent in 2018.
- How does Nepal rank for share of the population who are undernourished vs. gdp per capita?
- Nepal ranks 83rd out of 169 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of the population who are undernourished vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of the population who are undernourished vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Share of the population whose daily food intake does not provide enough energy to maintain a normal, active, and healthy life.