Prevalence of undernourishment (%) in Myanmar
Myanmar: Prevalence of undernourishment (%) was 4.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Prevalence of undernourishment in Myanmar, 2001–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for prevalence of undernourishment in Myanmar is 4.6%, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and down 16.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of undernourishment in Myanmar peaked at 38.6% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 3.0%, in 2019.
That places Myanmar 96th out of 140 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Prevalence of undernourishment (%) in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 38.6% | — |
| 2002 | 35.8% | -7.3% |
| 2003 | 32.6% | -8.9% |
| 2004 | 28.8% | -11.7% |
| 2005 | 24.8% | -13.9% |
| 2006 | 21.0% | -15.3% |
| 2007 | 17.4% | -17.1% |
| 2008 | 14.0% | -19.5% |
| 2009 | 11.1% | -20.7% |
| 2010 | 9.2% | -17.1% |
| 2011 | 8.0% | -13.0% |
| 2012 | 7.4% | -7.5% |
| 2013 | 6.4% | -13.5% |
| 2014 | 5.5% | -14.1% |
| 2015 | 4.5% | -18.2% |
| 2016 | 3.8% | -15.6% |
| 2017 | 3.4% | -10.5% |
| 2018 | 3.2% | -5.9% |
| 2019 | 3.0% | -6.3% |
| 2020 | 3.6% | +20.0% |
| 2021 | 4.2% | +16.7% |
| 2022 | 4.8% | +14.3% |
| 2023 | 4.7% | -2.1% |
| 2024 | 4.6% | -2.1% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 4.6% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11.1%, 41% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 4.6% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.7%, 98% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.9% | 11.1% | 38.6% | 9 |
| 2010s | 5.4% | 3.0% | 9.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.4% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More development goals data for Myanmar
- Red List Index 0.8567 (2025)
- Number of refugees per 100,000 population, by country of origin 2,606 (2025)
- Manufacturing value added per capita 334.82 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds 22 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds (not extinct) 22 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds with unknown risk status 22 (2025)
- Number of local breeds with unknown risk status 19 (2025)
- Number of local breeds (not extinct) 19 (2025)
- Number of local breeds kept in the country 19 (2025)
- Infant deaths 29,371 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of undernourishment in Myanmar?
- Prevalence of undernourishment in Myanmar was 4.6% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 38.6% in 2001.
- What is the lowest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.0% in 2019.
- How does Myanmar rank for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Myanmar ranks 96th out of 140 countries with data for 2024.
- Is prevalence of undernourishment rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Prevalence of undernourishment (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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