List of Countries with the Highest Rates of Malnutrition in the World

The food crisis remains a threat to several countries worldwide. This situation has left over 853 million people globally suffering from malnutrition.

Dominica has the highest percentage of malnourished people in the world, at 69.81%. Of its population of 71,625, 50,000 suffer from malnutrition.

The high rate of malnutrition in Dominica is due to extreme poverty, limited access to healthy food, and natural disasters. This situation was exacerbated by the country's economic downturn during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Central African Republic ranks second, with 60% of its population suffering from malnutrition. Of its 4.6 million people, 2.8 million are malnourished.

The Central African Republic has experienced political instability and conflict since 2012. This has disrupted food production, leading to widespread hunger among its population.

Zimbabwe is third, with 58.87% of its population suffering from malnutrition. With a population of 14.4 million, 8.5 million are malnourished. The causes of malnutrition in Zimbabwe include economic recession, prolonged drought, and the COVID-19 pandemic.