Arab World vs Gabon: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Arab World
11.9%
in 2024
Gabon
23.3%
in 2024
Arab World rank
18th
Gabon rank
18th
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Arab World
- Gabon
How they compare
Gabon currently reports 23.3% against 11.9% in Arab World, a difference of 11.4%.
That makes Gabon's figure about 2.0 times Arab World's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Gabon has been ahead every year.
Arab World ranks 18th and Gabon ranks 18th 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% | 15.2% | 6.1% | Gabon |
| 2020s | 11.4% | 20.7% | 9.3% | 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 23.3% against 11.9% in Arab World as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Arab World and Gabon?
- 11.4%, with Gabon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Arab World and Gabon?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Arab World and Gabon rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Arab World ranks 18th and Gabon 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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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%.