Angola vs South Asia: Prevalence of undernourishment
Angola
22.5%
in 2023
South Asia
11.7%
in 2023
Angola rank
19th
South Asia rank
18th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Angola
- South Asia
How they compare
Angola currently reports 22.5% against 11.7% in South Asia, a difference of 10.8%.
That makes Angola's figure about 1.9 times South Asia's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Angola has been ahead every year.
Angola ranks 19th and South Asia ranks 18th of 168 countries.
Angola has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Angola | South Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 43.6% | 18.2% | 25.4% | Angola |
| 2010s | 15.1% | 12.5% | 2.5% | Angola |
| 2020s | 22.2% | 12.8% | 9.5% | Angola |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Angola or South Asia?
- Angola, at 22.5% against 11.7% in South Asia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Angola and South Asia?
- 10.8%, with Angola ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Angola and South Asia?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Angola and South Asia rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Angola ranks 19th and South Asia ranks 18th of 168 countries.
- 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%.