Arab World vs Gabon: Prevalence of undernourishment

Arab World
12.1%
in 2023
Gabon
25.3%
in 2023
Arab World rank
17th
Gabon rank
15th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

  • Arab World
  • Gabon
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How they compare

Gabon currently reports 25.3% against 12.1% in Arab World, a difference of 13.2%.

That makes Gabon's figure about 2.1 times Arab World's.

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

Arab World ranks 17th and Gabon ranks 15th of 47 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Arab World Gabon Difference Ahead
2000s 9.3% 13.5% 4.2% Gabon
2010s 9.0% 14.9% 5.9% Gabon
2020s 11.4% 22.4% 11.1% Gabon

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Arab World or Gabon?
Gabon, at 25.3% against 12.1% in Arab World as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Arab World and Gabon?
13.2%, with Gabon ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Arab World and Gabon?
23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Arab World and Gabon rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
Arab World ranks 17th and Gabon 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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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

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%.