Oman—Prevalence of Undernourishment (%)
Category: AgricultureSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #79 of 167Updated April 2026
Latest Value
5.9%
2023
YoY Change
+0.0%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#79
of 167 countries
Maximum
16.3%
2001
Minimum
4.5%
2009
CAGR
-4.5%
23 years
Last
5.9%
Previous
5.9%
Highest
16.3%
Lowest
4.5%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Oman's prevalence of undernourishment (%) was 5.9% in 2023, ranking #79 out of 167 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2022. Over the past 23 years, the highest recorded value was 16.3% (2001) and the lowest was 4.5% (2009). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.9% | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 5.9% | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 5.7% | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 5.8% | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 5.9% | -6.3% |
| 2018 | 6.3% | -10.0% |
| 2017 | 7.0% | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 7.2% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 7.2% | +5.9% |
| 2014 | 6.8% | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 6.9% | +6.2% |
| 2012 | 6.5% | +18.2% |
| 2011 | 5.5% | +19.6% |
| 2010 | 4.6% | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 4.5% | -18.2% |
| 2008 | 5.5% | -19.1% |
| 2007 | 6.8% | -18.1% |
| 2006 | 8.3% | -17.8% |
| 2005 | 10.1% | -17.9% |
| 2004 | 12.3% | -13.4% |
| 2003 | 14.2% | -6.0% |
| 2002 | 15.1% | -7.4% |
| 2001 | 16.3% |
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 |