How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Western and Central and Congo?

23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.

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.

Africa Western and Central vs Congo: Prevalence of undernourishment

Africa Western and Central

16.3%

in 2023

Congo

26.4%

in 2023

Africa Western and Central rank

12th

Congo rank

14th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

Africa Western and Central
Congo

How they compare

Congo currently reports 26.4% against 16.3% in Africa Western and Central, a difference of 10.1%.

That makes Congo's figure about 1.6 times Africa Western and Central's.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Congo has been ahead every year.

Africa Western and Central ranks 12th and Congo ranks 14th of 47 groups.

Congo has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Africa Western and Central	Congo	Difference	Ahead
2000s	13.9%	29.9%	16.1%	Congo
2010s	12.5%	32.9%	20.4%	Congo
2020s	15.1%	27.0%	11.9%	Congo

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Africa Western and Central or Congo?: Congo, at 26.4% against 16.3% in Africa Western and Central as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Africa Western and Central and Congo?: 10.1%, with Congo ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Western and Central and Congo?: 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Africa Western and Central and Congo rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?: Africa Western and Central ranks 12th and Congo ranks 14th 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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Indicator: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Unit: % of population
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 215 places, 4,908 data points, 2001–2023
Last refreshed: 03 September 2026

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%.