The prevalence of undernourishment in India is forecasted to decline from 13.1% in 2024 to 12.2% in 2028. In 2023, the figure was 13.3%, indicating a progressive yearly decrease. The year-on-year percentage decrease is approximately 2.29% from 2024 to 2025, 1.56% from 2025 to 2026, 1.59% from 2026 to 2027, and 1.61% from 2027 to 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) across this period shows an average annual decrease of approximately 1.74% over five years.
Future trends to monitor include:
- The impact of economic growth on food security and access.
- Policy interventions targeting agricultural productivity.
- Climate change effects on crop yields and food supply chains.
- The role of social programs in mitigating nutritional inadequacies.
