Africa Western and Central vs Central African Republic: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Africa Western and Central
- Central African Republic
How they compare
Central African Republic currently reports 29.8% against 17.2% in Africa Western and Central, a difference of 12.6%.
That makes Central African Republic's figure about 1.7 times Africa Western and Central's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Central African Republic has been ahead every year.
Africa Western and Central ranks 12th and Central African Republic ranks 12th of 47 groups.
Central African Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Western and Central | Central African Republic | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.9% | 33.6% | 19.7% | Central African Republic |
| 2010s | 12.6% | 27.3% | 14.7% | Central African Republic |
| 2020s | 15.6% | 29.0% | 13.4% | Central African Republic |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Africa Western and Central or Central African Republic?
- Central African Republic, at 29.8% against 17.2% in Africa Western and Central as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Africa Western and Central and Central African Republic?
- 12.6%, with Central African Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Western and Central and Central African Republic?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Africa Western and Central and Central African Republic rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 12th and Central African Republic ranks 12th 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%.