In 2023, the prevalence of undernourishment in the Philippines stood at 5.3 percent of the population. Based on forecasted data for the upcoming years, the prevalence is expected to slightly increase as follows: 5.4 percent in 2024, 5.5 percent in 2025 and 2026, and 5.6 percent in 2027 and 2028. Analyzing year-on-year variations, there is a consistent 0.1 percentage point increase, translating to an approximate annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.47 percent over the five-year period.
Future trends to watch for include potential policy changes, economic shifts, climate impacts on agriculture, and improvements in food distribution systems, all of which could significantly influence the prevalence of undernourishment in the Philippines.
