Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Arab World or Botswana?

Botswana, at 24.0% against 12.1% in Arab World as of 2023.

How many years of comparable data are there for Arab World and Botswana?

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.

Arab World vs Botswana: Prevalence of undernourishment

Arab World

12.1%

in 2023

Botswana

24.0%

in 2023

Arab World rank

17th

Botswana rank

18th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

Arab World
Botswana

How they compare

Botswana currently reports 24.0% against 12.1% in Arab World, a difference of 11.9%.

That makes Botswana's figure about 2.0 times Arab World's.

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

Arab World ranks 17th and Botswana ranks 18th of 47 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Arab World	Botswana	Difference	Ahead
2000s	9.3%	27.1%	17.8%	Botswana
2010s	9.0%	21.6%	12.5%	Botswana
2020s	11.4%	23.1%	11.7%	Botswana

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Arab World or Botswana?: Botswana, at 24.0% against 12.1% in Arab World as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Arab World and Botswana?: 11.9%, with Botswana ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Arab World and Botswana?: 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Arab World and Botswana rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?: Arab World ranks 17th and Botswana ranks 18th 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%.