Arab World vs Malawi: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Arab World
11.9%
in 2024
Malawi
24.5%
in 2024
Arab World rank
18th
Malawi rank
17th
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Arab World
- Malawi
How they compare
Malawi currently reports 24.5% against 11.9% in Arab World, a difference of 12.6%.
That makes Malawi's figure about 2.1 times Arab World's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Malawi has been ahead every year.
Arab World ranks 18th and Malawi ranks 17th of 47 groups.
Malawi has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Arab World | Malawi | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.3% | 20.3% | 11.0% | Malawi |
| 2010s | 9.0% | 16.1% | 7.0% | Malawi |
| 2020s | 11.4% | 21.7% | 10.4% | Malawi |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Arab World or Malawi?
- Malawi, at 24.5% against 11.9% in Arab World as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Arab World and Malawi?
- 12.6%, with Malawi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Arab World and Malawi?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Arab World and Malawi rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Arab World ranks 18th and Malawi ranks 17th 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%.