East Asia & Pacific · Country statistics

Korea, Rep.

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Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Undernourishment
2.5%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

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Korea, Rep.2023 · 2.5%
00.681.352.032.71960199320252001: 2.5% — Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent2002: 2.6%2003: 2.7%2004: 2.5%2005: 2.5% — Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent2006: 2.5% — Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent2007: 2.5% — Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent2008: 2.5% — Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent2009: 2.5% — Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent2010: 2.5% — Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent2011: 2.5% — Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent2012: 2.5% — Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent2013: 2.5% — Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent2014: 2.5% — Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent2015: 2.5% — Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent2016: 2.5% — Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent2017: 2.5% — Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent2018: 2.5% — Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent2019: 2.5% — Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent2020: 2.5% — Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent2021: 2.5% — Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent2022: 2.5% — Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent2023: 2.5% — Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent
2023 · Source notes
Provider footnote

Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent

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%.

Country context

Korea, Rep. in perspective

Region
East Asia & Pacific
Capital
Seoul
Country code
KOR