Arab World vs Rwanda: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Arab World
11.9%
in 2024
Rwanda
22.6%
in 2024
Arab World rank
18th
Rwanda rank
20th
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Arab World
- Rwanda
How they compare
Rwanda currently reports 22.6% against 11.9% in Arab World, a difference of 10.7%.
That makes Rwanda's figure about 1.9 times Arab World's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Rwanda has been ahead every year.
Arab World ranks 18th and Rwanda ranks 20th of 47 groups.
Rwanda has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Arab World | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.3% | 31.4% | 22.1% | Rwanda |
| 2010s | 9.0% | 30.4% | 21.3% | Rwanda |
| 2020s | 11.4% | 27.1% | 15.8% | Rwanda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Arab World or Rwanda?
- Rwanda, at 22.6% against 11.9% in Arab World as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Arab World and Rwanda?
- 10.7%, with Rwanda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Arab World and Rwanda?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Arab World and Rwanda rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Arab World ranks 18th and Rwanda ranks 20th 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%.