Prevalence of undernourished by country

A critical snapshot of global hunger shows that acute undernourishment remains a profound crisis in many nations, particularly affecting the most vulnerable.

Data on the prevalence of food insecurity from 2022-24 reveals that a staggering percentage of populations across multiple countries lack sufficient daily energy.

The burden is heaviest on Haiti and Somalia, where more than half of the population faces long-term food deprivation, with rates reaching 54.2 per cent and 53.2 per cent respectively.

Several other nations are also experiencing severe distress. Countries like Madagascar, the Syrian Arab Republic, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo all show undernourishment rates near or above 38.5 per cent.

In Kenya and Liberia, a significant segment of the population—more than one-third—continues to struggle, while rates in Chad and the Central African Republic have not fallen below 29.8 per cent.

These statistics underscore the immense humanitarian challenge facing international efforts, as long-term lack of food continues to diminish health, human potential, and the development of these nations.