Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Burkina Faso or Niger?

Burkina Faso, at 13.1% against 12.9% in Niger as of 2023.

How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Niger?

23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.

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.

Burkina Faso vs Niger: Prevalence of undernourishment

Burkina Faso

13.1%

in 2023

Niger

12.9%

in 2023

Burkina Faso rank

44th

Niger rank

45th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

Burkina Faso
Niger

How they compare

Burkina Faso currently reports 13.1% against 12.9% in Niger, a difference of 0.2%.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Niger ahead.

Burkina Faso ranks 44th and Niger ranks 45th of 168 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Burkina Faso averaged higher in 2 and Niger in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Burkina Faso	Niger	Difference	Ahead
2000s	17.6%	18.5%	0.8%	Niger
2010s	14.1%	12.9%	1.2%	Burkina Faso
2020s	14.1%	12.0%	2.1%	Burkina Faso

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Burkina Faso or Niger?: Burkina Faso, at 13.1% against 12.9% in Niger as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Burkina Faso and Niger?: 0.2%, with Burkina Faso ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Niger?: 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Burkina Faso and Niger rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?: Burkina Faso ranks 44th and Niger ranks 45th 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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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: 03 September 2026

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%.