Bangladesh vs South Africa: Prevalence of undernourishment
Bangladesh
10.4%
in 2023
South Africa
10.0%
in 2023
Bangladesh rank
56th
South Africa rank
57th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Bangladesh
- South Africa
How they compare
Bangladesh currently reports 10.4% against 10.0% in South Africa, a difference of 0.4%.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Bangladesh has been ahead every year.
Bangladesh ranks 56th and South Africa ranks 57th of 168 countries.
Bangladesh has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bangladesh | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.7% | 3.5% | 12.2% | Bangladesh |
| 2010s | 15.2% | 5.9% | 9.2% | Bangladesh |
| 2020s | 10.5% | 9.5% | 1.0% | Bangladesh |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Bangladesh or South Africa?
- Bangladesh, at 10.4% against 10.0% in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Bangladesh and South Africa?
- 0.4%, with Bangladesh ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bangladesh and South Africa?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Bangladesh and South Africa rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Bangladesh ranks 56th and South Africa ranks 57th of 168 countries.
- 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%.