Belize vs Sri Lanka: Prevalence of undernourishment
Belize
7.0%
in 2023
Sri Lanka
7.4%
in 2023
Belize rank
68th
Sri Lanka rank
66th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Belize
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Sri Lanka currently reports 7.4% against 7.0% in Belize, a difference of 0.4%.
That makes Sri Lanka's figure about 1.1 times Belize's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Sri Lanka ahead.
Belize ranks 68th and Sri Lanka ranks 66th of 168 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Belize averaged higher in 1 and Sri Lanka in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belize | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.1% | 13.9% | 8.9% | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 5.7% | 6.9% | 1.3% | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 5.7% | 5.3% | 0.4% | Belize |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Belize or Sri Lanka?
- Sri Lanka, at 7.4% against 7.0% in Belize as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Belize and Sri Lanka?
- 0.4%, with Sri Lanka ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belize and Sri Lanka?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Belize and Sri Lanka rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Belize ranks 68th and Sri Lanka ranks 66th 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%.