Central African Republic vs Kenya: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Central African Republic
- Kenya
How they compare
Kenya currently reports 34.9% against 29.8% in Central African Republic, a difference of 5.1%.
That makes Kenya's figure about 1.2 times Central African Republic's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Central African Republic ahead.
Central African Republic ranks 12th and Kenya ranks 9th of 171 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Central African Republic averaged higher in 2 and Kenya in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central African Republic | Kenya | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33.6% | 29.4% | 4.2% | Central African Republic |
| 2010s | 27.3% | 22.1% | 5.2% | Central African Republic |
| 2020s | 29.0% | 33.9% | 4.9% | Kenya |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Central African Republic or Kenya?
- Kenya, at 34.9% against 29.8% in Central African Republic as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Central African Republic and Kenya?
- 5.1%, with Kenya ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Kenya?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Central African Republic and Kenya rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Central African Republic ranks 12th and Kenya ranks 9th 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%.