Cameroon vs Thailand: Prevalence of undernourishment
Cameroon
4.8%
in 2023
Thailand
4.6%
in 2023
Cameroon rank
90th
Thailand rank
91st
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Cameroon
- Thailand
How they compare
Cameroon currently reports 4.8% against 4.6% in Thailand, a difference of 0.2%.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Cameroon ahead.
Cameroon ranks 90th and Thailand ranks 91st of 168 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Cameroon averaged higher in 2 and Thailand in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cameroon | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.4% | 12.8% | 1.6% | Cameroon |
| 2010s | 5.0% | 8.4% | 3.4% | Thailand |
| 2020s | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% | Cameroon |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Cameroon or Thailand?
- Cameroon, at 4.8% against 4.6% in Thailand as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Cameroon and Thailand?
- 0.2%, with Cameroon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cameroon and Thailand?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Cameroon and Thailand rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Cameroon ranks 90th and Thailand ranks 91st 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%.