South Africa—Prevalence of Undernourishment (%)
Category: AgricultureSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #57 of 167Updated April 2026
Latest Value
10.0%
2023
YoY Change
+0.0%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#57
of 167 countries
Maximum
10.0%
2022
Minimum
3.3%
2004
CAGR
+4.8%
23 years
Last
10.0%
Previous
10.0%
Highest
10.0%
Lowest
3.3%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
South Africa's prevalence of undernourishment (%) was 10.0% in 2023, ranking #57 out of 167 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2022. Over the past 23 years, the highest recorded value was 10.0% (2022) and the lowest was 3.3% (2004). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10.0% | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 10.0% | +6.4% |
| 2021 | 9.4% | +9.3% |
| 2020 | 8.6% | +19.4% |
| 2019 | 7.2% | +12.5% |
| 2018 | 6.4% | +4.9% |
| 2017 | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| 2016 | 6.4% | -3.0% |
| 2015 | 6.6% | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 6.4% | +14.3% |
| 2013 | 5.6% | +7.7% |
| 2012 | 5.2% | +4.0% |
| 2011 | 5.0% | +11.1% |
| 2010 | 4.5% | +12.5% |
| 2009 | 4.0% | +14.3% |
| 2008 | 3.5% | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3.5% | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 3.4% | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 3.3% | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3.3% | -2.9% |
| 2003 | 3.4% | -2.9% |
| 2002 | 3.5% | -2.8% |
| 2001 | 3.6% |
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 |