Korea, Dem. People's Rep.—Prevalence of Undernourishment (%)
Latest Value
47.0%
2018
YoY Change
-1.1%
2017 → 2018
Maximum
47.5%
2017
Minimum
32.9%
2003
CAGR
+1.6%
18 years
Last
47.0%
Previous
47.5%
Highest
47.5%
Lowest
32.9%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s prevalence of undernourishment (%) was 47.0% in 2018. This represents a -1.1% change from 2017. Over the past 18 years, the highest recorded value was 47.5% (2017) and the lowest was 32.9% (2003). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 47.0% | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 47.5% | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 46.0% | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 45.2% | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 44.5% | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 43.7% | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 43.7% | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 43.4% | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 42.9% | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 42.0% | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 40.5% | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 39.1% | +5.7% |
| 2006 | 37.0% | +7.2% |
| 2005 | 34.5% | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 33.2% | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 32.9% | -6.5% |
| 2002 | 35.2% | -1.9% |
| 2001 | 35.9% |
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| # | 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 |