Barbados vs Cameroon: Prevalence of undernourishment
Barbados
4.4%
in 2023
Cameroon
4.8%
in 2023
Barbados rank
92nd
Cameroon rank
90th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Barbados
- Cameroon
How they compare
Cameroon currently reports 4.8% against 4.4% in Barbados, a difference of 0.4%.
That makes Cameroon's figure about 1.1 times Barbados's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Cameroon has been ahead every year.
Barbados ranks 92nd and Cameroon ranks 90th of 168 countries.
Cameroon has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Barbados | Cameroon | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.7% | 14.4% | 9.7% | Cameroon |
| 2010s | 2.5% | 5.0% | 2.5% | Cameroon |
| 2020s | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.3% | Cameroon |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Barbados or Cameroon?
- Cameroon, at 4.8% against 4.4% in Barbados as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Barbados and Cameroon?
- 0.4%, with Cameroon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Barbados and Cameroon?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Barbados and Cameroon rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Barbados ranks 92nd and Cameroon ranks 90th 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%.