Caribbean Small States vs Ethiopia: Prevalence of undernourishment
Caribbean Small States
7.7%
in 2023
Ethiopia
19.7%
in 2023
Caribbean Small States rank
28th
Ethiopia rank
28th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Caribbean Small States
- Ethiopia
How they compare
Ethiopia currently reports 19.7% against 7.7% in Caribbean Small States, a difference of 12.0%.
That makes Ethiopia's figure about 2.6 times Caribbean Small States's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Ethiopia has been ahead every year.
Caribbean Small States ranks 28th and Ethiopia ranks 28th of 47 groups.
Ethiopia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Caribbean Small States | Ethiopia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.4% | 35.4% | 27.0% | Ethiopia |
| 2010s | 6.4% | 17.2% | 10.7% | Ethiopia |
| 2020s | 7.6% | 20.2% | 12.6% | Ethiopia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Caribbean Small States or Ethiopia?
- Ethiopia, at 19.7% against 7.7% in Caribbean Small States as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Caribbean Small States and Ethiopia?
- 12.0%, with Ethiopia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Caribbean Small States and Ethiopia?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Caribbean Small States and Ethiopia rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Caribbean Small States ranks 28th and Ethiopia ranks 28th of 47 groups.
- 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%.