Burkina Faso vs Jordan: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Burkina Faso
11.7%
in 2024
Jordan
12.2%
in 2024
Burkina Faso rank
48th
Jordan rank
46th
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Burkina Faso
- Jordan
How they compare
Jordan currently reports 12.2% against 11.7% in Burkina Faso, a difference of 0.5%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Burkina Faso ahead.
Burkina Faso ranks 48th and Jordan ranks 46th of 171 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Burkina Faso averaged higher in 2 and Jordan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | Jordan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.6% | 6.5% | 11.1% | Burkina Faso |
| 2010s | 14.6% | 10.0% | 4.6% | Burkina Faso |
| 2020s | 12.7% | 16.1% | 3.4% | Jordan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Burkina Faso or Jordan?
- Jordan, at 12.2% against 11.7% in Burkina Faso as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Burkina Faso and Jordan?
- 0.5%, with Jordan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Jordan?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Burkina Faso and Jordan rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Burkina Faso ranks 48th and Jordan ranks 46th 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%.