Bangladesh—Prevalence of Undernourishment (%)
Category: AgricultureSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #56 of 167Updated April 2026
Latest Value
10.4%
2023
YoY Change
-1.9%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#56
of 167 countries
Maximum
18.2%
2010
Minimum
10.3%
2021
CAGR
-1.8%
23 years
Last
10.4%
Previous
10.6%
Highest
18.2%
Lowest
10.3%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Bangladesh's prevalence of undernourishment (%) was 10.4% in 2023, ranking #56 out of 167 countries. This represents a -1.9% change from 2022. Over the past 23 years, the highest recorded value was 18.2% (2010) and the lowest was 10.3% (2021). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10.4% | -1.9% |
| 2022 | 10.6% | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 10.3% | -4.6% |
| 2020 | 10.8% | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 10.9% | -9.2% |
| 2018 | 12.0% | -10.4% |
| 2017 | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| 2016 | 14.4% | -5.3% |
| 2015 | 15.2% | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 15.6% | -6.6% |
| 2013 | 16.7% | -3.5% |
| 2012 | 17.3% | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 18.0% | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 18.2% | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 17.9% | +5.9% |
| 2008 | 16.9% | +5.0% |
| 2007 | 16.1% | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 15.4% | +2.0% |
| 2005 | 15.1% | +2.7% |
| 2004 | 14.7% | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 14.8% | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 14.6% | -5.8% |
| 2001 | 15.5% |
Top Countries — Prevalence of Undernourishment (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haiti | 54.2% | 2023 |
| 2 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 53.2% | 2023 |
| 3 | Madagascar | 39.5% | 2023 |
| 4 | Syrian Arab Republic | 39.0% | 2023 |
| 5 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 38.5% | 2023 |
| 6 | Zambia | 37.2% | 2023 |
| 7 | Kenya | 36.8% | 2023 |
| 8 | Liberia | 35.5% | 2023 |
| 9 | Chad | 32.0% | 2023 |
| 10 | Central African Republic | 29.8% | 2023 |