Burkina Faso vs Mali: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Burkina Faso
11.7%
in 2024
Mali
12.1%
in 2024
Burkina Faso rank
48th
Mali rank
47th
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Burkina Faso
- Mali
How they compare
Mali currently reports 12.1% against 11.7% in Burkina Faso, a difference of 0.4%.
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 Mali ranks 47th of 171 countries.
Burkina Faso has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | Mali | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.6% | 11.2% | 6.5% | Burkina Faso |
| 2010s | 14.6% | 5.8% | 8.8% | Burkina Faso |
| 2020s | 12.7% | 9.2% | 3.5% | Burkina Faso |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Burkina Faso or Mali?
- Mali, at 12.1% against 11.7% in Burkina Faso as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Burkina Faso and Mali?
- 0.4%, with Mali ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Mali?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Burkina Faso and Mali rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Burkina Faso ranks 48th and Mali ranks 47th 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%.