Africa Western and Central vs Papua New Guinea: Prevalence of undernourishment
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Africa Western and Central
- Papua New Guinea
How they compare
Papua New Guinea currently reports 28.7% against 16.3% in Africa Western and Central, a difference of 12.4%.
That makes Papua New Guinea's figure about 1.8 times Africa Western and Central's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Papua New Guinea has been ahead every year.
Africa Western and Central ranks 12th and Papua New Guinea ranks 12th of 47 groups.
Papua New Guinea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Western and Central | Papua New Guinea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.9% | 27.8% | 14.0% | Papua New Guinea |
| 2010s | 12.5% | 28.4% | 16.0% | Papua New Guinea |
| 2020s | 15.1% | 28.4% | 13.3% | Papua New Guinea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Africa Western and Central or Papua New Guinea?
- Papua New Guinea, at 28.7% 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 Papua New Guinea?
- 12.4%, with Papua New Guinea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Western and Central and Papua New Guinea?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Africa Western and Central and Papua New Guinea rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 12th and Papua New Guinea 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%.