Benin vs Iraq: Prevalence of undernourishment
Benin
14.3%
in 2023
Iraq
14.9%
in 2023
Benin rank
41st
Iraq rank
38th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Benin
- Iraq
How they compare
Iraq currently reports 14.9% against 14.3% in Benin, a difference of 0.6%.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Iraq has been ahead every year.
Benin ranks 41st and Iraq ranks 38th of 168 countries.
Iraq has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Iraq | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.2% | 17.3% | 7.0% | Iraq |
| 2010s | 9.9% | 15.0% | 5.1% | Iraq |
| 2020s | 12.9% | 15.2% | 2.2% | Iraq |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Benin or Iraq?
- Iraq, at 14.9% against 14.3% in Benin as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Benin and Iraq?
- 0.6%, with Iraq ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Iraq?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Benin and Iraq rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Benin ranks 41st and Iraq ranks 38th 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%.