Africa Western and Central vs Sierra Leone: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Africa Western and Central
- Sierra Leone
How they compare
Sierra Leone currently reports 25.3% against 17.2% in Africa Western and Central, a difference of 8.1%.
That makes Sierra Leone's figure about 1.5 times Africa Western and Central's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Sierra Leone has been ahead every year.
Africa Western and Central ranks 12th and Sierra Leone ranks 15th of 47 groups.
Sierra Leone has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Western and Central | Sierra Leone | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.9% | 38.7% | 24.8% | Sierra Leone |
| 2010s | 12.6% | 24.2% | 11.7% | Sierra Leone |
| 2020s | 15.6% | 26.4% | 10.8% | Sierra Leone |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Africa Western and Central or Sierra Leone?
- Sierra Leone, at 25.3% 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 Sierra Leone?
- 8.1%, with Sierra Leone ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Western and Central and Sierra Leone?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Africa Western and Central and Sierra Leone rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 12th and Sierra Leone ranks 15th 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%.