Africa Eastern and Southern vs Madagascar: Prevalence of undernourishment
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Africa Eastern and Southern
- Madagascar
How they compare
Madagascar currently reports 39.5% against 26.1% in Africa Eastern and Southern, a difference of 13.4%.
That makes Madagascar's figure about 1.5 times Africa Eastern and Southern's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Madagascar has been ahead every year.
Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 2nd and Madagascar ranks 4th of 47 groups.
Madagascar has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Eastern and Southern | Madagascar | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 28.4% | 32.4% | 4.0% | Madagascar |
| 2010s | 22.7% | 32.7% | 10.0% | Madagascar |
| 2020s | 25.6% | 40.0% | 14.4% | Madagascar |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Africa Eastern and Southern or Madagascar?
- Madagascar, at 39.5% against 26.1% in Africa Eastern and Southern as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Africa Eastern and Southern and Madagascar?
- 13.4%, with Madagascar ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Eastern and Southern and Madagascar?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Africa Eastern and Southern and Madagascar rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 2nd and Madagascar ranks 4th of 47 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
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%.