Philippines—Prevalence of Undernourishment (%)
Category: AgricultureSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #103 of 167Updated April 2026
Latest Value
3.0%
2023
YoY Change
-14.3%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#103
of 167 countries
Maximum
18.5%
2001
Minimum
3.0%
2023
CAGR
-7.9%
23 years
Last
3.0%
Previous
3.5%
Highest
18.5%
Lowest
3.0%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Philippines's prevalence of undernourishment (%) was 3.0% in 2023, ranking #103 out of 167 countries. This represents a -14.3% change from 2022. Over the past 23 years, the highest recorded value was 18.5% (2001) and the lowest was 3.0% (2023). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.0% | -14.3% |
| 2022 | 3.5% | -23.9% |
| 2021 | 4.6% | -11.5% |
| 2020 | 5.2% | -10.3% |
| 2019 | 5.8% | -9.4% |
| 2018 | 6.4% | -17.9% |
| 2017 | 7.8% | -19.6% |
| 2016 | 9.7% | -14.9% |
| 2015 | 11.4% | -11.6% |
| 2014 | 12.9% | -5.8% |
| 2013 | 13.7% | -4.2% |
| 2012 | 14.3% | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 14.9% | -5.1% |
| 2010 | 15.7% | -1.9% |
| 2009 | 16.0% | -2.4% |
| 2008 | 16.4% | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 16.7% | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 17.0% | -1.7% |
| 2005 | 17.3% | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 17.6% | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 17.8% | -2.7% |
| 2002 | 18.3% | -1.1% |
| 2001 | 18.5% |
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 |