Benin vs Cape Verde: Prevalence of undernourishment
Benin
14.3%
in 2023
Cape Verde
13.5%
in 2023
Benin rank
41st
Cape Verde rank
43rd
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Benin
- Cape Verde
How they compare
Benin currently reports 14.3% against 13.5% in Cape Verde, a difference of 0.8%.
That makes Benin's figure about 1.1 times Cape Verde's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Cape Verde ahead.
Benin ranks 41st and Cape Verde ranks 43rd of 168 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 1 and Cape Verde in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Cape Verde | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.2% | 14.5% | 4.2% | Cape Verde |
| 2010s | 9.9% | 15.2% | 5.3% | Cape Verde |
| 2020s | 12.9% | 12.8% | 0.2% | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Benin or Cape Verde?
- Benin, at 14.3% against 13.5% in Cape Verde as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Benin and Cape Verde?
- 0.8%, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Cape Verde?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Benin and Cape Verde rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Benin ranks 41st and Cape Verde ranks 43rd 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%.