Arab World vs Sao Tome and Principe: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Arab World
- Sao Tome and Principe
How they compare
Sao Tome and Principe currently reports 23.0% against 11.9% in Arab World, a difference of 11.1%.
That makes Sao Tome and Principe's figure about 1.9 times Arab World's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Sao Tome and Principe has been ahead every year.
Arab World ranks 18th and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 19th of 47 groups.
Sao Tome and Principe has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Arab World | Sao Tome and Principe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.3% | 12.5% | 3.2% | Sao Tome and Principe |
| 2010s | 9.0% | 17.3% | 8.3% | Sao Tome and Principe |
| 2020s | 11.4% | 18.9% | 7.5% | Sao Tome and Principe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Arab World or Sao Tome and Principe?
- Sao Tome and Principe, at 23.0% against 11.9% in Arab World as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Arab World and Sao Tome and Principe?
- 11.1%, with Sao Tome and Principe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Arab World and Sao Tome and Principe?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Arab World and Sao Tome and Principe rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Arab World ranks 18th and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 19th 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%.