Botswana vs IBRD only: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Botswana
18.2%
in 2024
IBRD only
5.9%
in 2024
Botswana rank
32nd
IBRD only rank
29th
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Botswana
- IBRD only
How they compare
Botswana currently reports 18.2% against 5.9% in IBRD only, a difference of 12.3%.
That makes Botswana's figure about 3.1 times IBRD only's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Botswana has been ahead every year.
Botswana ranks 32nd and IBRD only ranks 29th of 171 countries.
Botswana has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | IBRD only | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26.0% | 11.3% | 14.8% | Botswana |
| 2010s | 20.6% | 6.8% | 13.8% | Botswana |
| 2020s | 19.1% | 6.7% | 12.4% | Botswana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Botswana or IBRD only?
- Botswana, at 18.2% against 5.9% in IBRD only as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Botswana and IBRD only?
- 12.3%, with Botswana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and IBRD only?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Botswana and IBRD only rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Botswana ranks 32nd and IBRD only ranks 29th of 171 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%.