Africa Eastern and Southern vs Syria: Prevalence of undernourishment
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Africa Eastern and Southern
- Syria
How they compare
Syria currently reports 39.0% against 26.1% in Africa Eastern and Southern, a difference of 12.9%.
That makes Syria's figure about 1.5 times Africa Eastern and Southern's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Africa Eastern and Southern ahead.
Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 2nd and Syria ranks 5th of 47 groups.
Across the 3 decades both report, Africa Eastern and Southern averaged higher in 2 and Syria in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Eastern and Southern | Syria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 28.4% | 6.3% | 22.1% | Africa Eastern and Southern |
| 2010s | 22.7% | 13.2% | 9.5% | Africa Eastern and Southern |
| 2020s | 25.6% | 34.7% | 9.1% | Syria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Africa Eastern and Southern or Syria?
- Syria, at 39.0% 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 Syria?
- 12.9%, with Syria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Eastern and Southern and Syria?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Africa Eastern and Southern and Syria rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 2nd and Syria ranks 5th 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%.