Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Benin or Europe & Central Asia?

Benin, at 14.3% against 2.8% in Europe & Central Asia as of 2023.

How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Europe & Central Asia?

23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.

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.

Benin vs Europe & Central Asia: Prevalence of undernourishment

Benin

14.3%

in 2023

Europe & Central Asia

2.8%

in 2023

Benin rank

41st

Europe & Central Asia rank

40th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

Benin
Europe & Central Asia

How they compare

Benin currently reports 14.3% against 2.8% in Europe & Central Asia, a difference of 11.5%.

That makes Benin's figure about 5.1 times Europe & Central Asia's.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Benin has been ahead every year.

Benin ranks 41st and Europe & Central Asia ranks 40th of 168 countries.

Benin has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Benin	Europe & Central Asia	Difference	Ahead
2000s	10.2%	4.0%	6.2%	Benin
2010s	9.9%	2.7%	7.2%	Benin
2020s	12.9%	2.8%	10.2%	Benin

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Benin or Europe & Central Asia?: Benin, at 14.3% against 2.8% in Europe & Central Asia as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Benin and Europe & Central Asia?: 11.5%, with Benin ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Europe & Central Asia?: 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Benin and Europe & Central Asia rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?: Benin ranks 41st and Europe & Central Asia ranks 40th 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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Indicator: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Unit: % of population
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 215 places, 4,908 data points, 2001–2023
Last refreshed: 17 September 2026

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%.