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Headline data

Prevalence of undernourishment
Year Value Units Series
2016 10.7 Percentage (%) Prevalence of undernourishment
2017 11.3 Percentage (%) Prevalence of undernourishment
2018 11.8 Percentage (%) Prevalence of undernourishment
2019 13.6 Percentage (%) Prevalence of undernourishment
2020 15.1 Percentage (%) Prevalence of undernourishment
2021 17.0 Percentage (%) Prevalence of undernourishment
2022 18.0 Percentage (%) Prevalence of undernourishment

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Footnote:

This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Nigeria statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Nigerian statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Nigerian-specific metadata information.

Definition and concepts

Defined as the probability that a randomly selected individual from the reference population is found to consume less than his/her calorie requirement for an active and healthy life
Data sources

NNHS
Data last updated Mar 09, 2025
Metadata last updated Mar 09, 2025

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator

Indicator 2.1.1: Prevalence of undernourishment
Target

Target 2.1: By 2030, end hunger and ensure access by all people, in particular the poor and people in vulnerable situations, including infants, to safe, nutritious and sufficient food all year round
Metadata update

2024-07-29
International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Related indicators

2.1.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3

Comments:

Links with Target 2.2, to the extent that hunger may lead to malnutrition, and Target 2.2 may not be achieved if Target 2.1 is not achieved.
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