DR Congo—Prevalence of Undernourishment (%)
Category: AgricultureSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #6 of 167Series years: 2001–2023
Latest Value
38.5%
2023
YoY Change
+3.2%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#6
of 167 countries
Maximum
38.5%
2023
Minimum
26.8%
2001
CAGR
+1.7%
23 years
Last
38.5%
Previous
37.3%
Highest
38.5%
Lowest
26.8%
Unit
% of population
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
DR Congo's prevalence of undernourishment (%) was 38.5% in 2023, ranking #6 out of 167 countries. This represents a +3.2% change from 2022. Over the past 23 years, the highest recorded value was 38.5% (2023) and the lowest was 26.8% (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Congo, Dem. Rep. — Prevalence of Undernourishment (%): 39.5 % of population for reference year 2024. Source: World Bank (World Development Indicators). Reference year does not establish final observed status; publisher vintage is not verified here.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 38.5% | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 37.3% | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 36.6% | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 35.2% | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 34.1% | +4.9% |
| 2018 | 32.5% | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 32.7% | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 32.3% | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 31.7% | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 31.1% | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 30.8% | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 30.5% | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 29.6% | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 28.7% | +1.1% |
| 2009 | 28.4% | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 27.7% | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 27.6% | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 27.4% | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 27.3% | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 27.3% | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 27.2% | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 27.2% | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 26.8% |
Top Countries — Prevalence of Undernourishment (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Somalia | 56.5% | 2024 |
| 2 | Haiti | 51.4% | 2024 |
| 3 | Madagascar | 41.8% | 2024 |
| 4 | Zambia | 41.0% | 2024 |
| 5 | Syria | 40.8% | 2024 |
| 6 | DR Congo | 39.5% | 2024 |
| 7 | Liberia | 37.3% | 2024 |
| 8 | Kenya | 34.9% | 2024 |
| 9 | Chad | 33.6% | 2024 |
| 10 | Papua New Guinea | 30.5% | 2024 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.
Methodology
Original contributors: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), uri: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#home
Unit
% of population
Source: World Bank (World Development Indicators)View original source →