Central African Republic vs Pacific island small states: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)

Central African Republic
29.8%
in 2024
Pacific island small states
13.2%
in 2024
Central African Republic rank
12th
Pacific island small states rank
15th

Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time

  • Central African Republic
  • Pacific island small states
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How they compare

Central African Republic currently reports 29.8% against 13.2% in Pacific island small states, a difference of 16.6%.

That makes Central African Republic's figure about 2.3 times Pacific island small states's.

Across all 24 years both countries report, Central African Republic has been ahead every year.

Central African Republic ranks 12th and Pacific island small states ranks 15th of 171 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 Pacific island small states Difference Ahead
2000s 33.6% 7.1% 26.6% Central African Republic
2010s 27.3% 10.4% 16.9% Central African Republic
2020s 29.0% 12.7% 16.3% 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 Pacific island small states?
Central African Republic, at 29.8% against 13.2% in Pacific island small states as of 2024.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Central African Republic and Pacific island small states?
16.6%, with Central African Republic ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Pacific island small states?
24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
How do Central African Republic and Pacific island small states rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
Central African Republic ranks 12th and Pacific island small states ranks 15th 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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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
218 places, 5,187 data points, 2001–2024
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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%.