What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Central African Republic and IDA only?

9.8%, with Central African Republic ahead.

How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and IDA only?

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.

Central African Republic vs IDA only: Prevalence of undernourishment

Central African Republic

29.8%

in 2023

IDA only

20.0%

in 2023

Central African Republic rank

11th

IDA only rank

9th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

Central African Republic
IDA only

How they compare

Central African Republic currently reports 29.8% against 20.0% in IDA only, a difference of 9.8%.

That makes Central African Republic's figure about 1.5 times IDA only's.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Central African Republic has been ahead every year.

Central African Republic ranks 11th and IDA only ranks 9th of 168 countries.

Central African Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Central African Republic	IDA only	Difference	Ahead
2000s	33.6%	23.7%	9.9%	Central African Republic
2010s	27.3%	18.7%	8.6%	Central African Republic
2020s	28.8%	19.6%	9.2%	Central African Republic

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Central African Republic or IDA only?: Central African Republic, at 29.8% against 20.0% in IDA only as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Central African Republic and IDA only?: 9.8%, with Central African Republic ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and IDA only?: 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Central African Republic and IDA only rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?: Central African Republic ranks 11th and IDA only ranks 9th 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%.