Botswana vs Rwanda: Prevalence of undernourishment
Botswana
24.0%
in 2023
Rwanda
24.4%
in 2023
Botswana rank
18th
Rwanda rank
16th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Botswana
- Rwanda
How they compare
Rwanda currently reports 24.4% against 24.0% in Botswana, a difference of 0.4%.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Rwanda has been ahead every year.
Botswana ranks 18th and Rwanda ranks 16th of 168 countries.
Rwanda has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 27.1% | 36.0% | 8.8% | Rwanda |
| 2010s | 21.6% | 34.9% | 13.3% | Rwanda |
| 2020s | 23.1% | 29.2% | 6.1% | Rwanda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Botswana or Rwanda?
- Rwanda, at 24.4% against 24.0% in Botswana as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Botswana and Rwanda?
- 0.4%, with Rwanda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Rwanda?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Botswana and Rwanda rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Botswana ranks 18th and Rwanda ranks 16th 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%.