Benin vs Jordan: Prevalence of undernourishment

Benin
14.3%
in 2023
Jordan
14.3%
in 2023
Benin rank
41st
Jordan rank
41st

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

  • Benin
  • Jordan
051015200120122023

How they compare

Benin currently reports 14.3% against 14.3% in Jordan, a difference of 0.0%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Benin ahead.

Benin ranks 41st and Jordan ranks 41st of 168 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 2 and Jordan in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Jordan Difference Ahead
2000s 10.2% 6.5% 3.7% Benin
2010s 9.9% 9.0% 0.9% Benin
2020s 12.9% 15.0% 2.1% Jordan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Benin or Jordan?
Benin, at 14.3% against 14.3% in Jordan as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Benin and Jordan?
0.0%, with Benin ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Jordan?
23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Benin and Jordan rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
Benin ranks 41st and Jordan ranks 41st 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

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

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%.