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

Mozambique, at 22.3% against 11.9% in Arab World as of 2024.

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

24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.

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 Mozambique: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)

Arab World

11.9%

in 2024

Mozambique

22.3%

in 2024

Arab World rank

18th

Mozambique rank

21st

Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time

Arab World
Mozambique

How they compare

Mozambique currently reports 22.3% against 11.9% in Arab World, a difference of 10.4%.

That makes Mozambique's figure about 1.9 times Arab World's.

Across all 24 years both countries report, Mozambique has been ahead every year.

Arab World ranks 18th and Mozambique ranks 21st of 47 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Arab World	Mozambique	Difference	Ahead
2000s	9.3%	29.1%	19.8%	Mozambique
2010s	9.0%	30.1%	21.0%	Mozambique
2020s	11.4%	22.7%	11.4%	Mozambique

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Arab World or Mozambique?: Mozambique, at 22.3% against 11.9% in Arab World as of 2024.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Arab World and Mozambique?: 10.4%, with Mozambique ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Arab World and Mozambique?: 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
How do Arab World and Mozambique rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?: Arab World ranks 18th and Mozambique ranks 21st 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: 218 places, 5,187 data points, 2001–2024
Last refreshed: 29 October 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%.