Central African Republic vs Papua New Guinea: Prevalence of undernourishment
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Central African Republic
- Papua New Guinea
How they compare
Central African Republic currently reports 29.8% against 28.7% in Papua New Guinea, a difference of 1.1%.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Central African Republic ahead.
Central African Republic ranks 11th and Papua New Guinea ranks 12th of 168 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Central African Republic averaged higher in 2 and Papua New Guinea in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central African Republic | Papua New Guinea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33.6% | 27.8% | 5.8% | Central African Republic |
| 2010s | 27.3% | 28.4% | 1.2% | Papua New Guinea |
| 2020s | 28.8% | 28.4% | 0.4% | 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 Papua New Guinea?
- Central African Republic, at 29.8% against 28.7% in Papua New Guinea as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Central African Republic and Papua New Guinea?
- 1.1%, with Central African Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Papua New Guinea?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Central African Republic and Papua New Guinea rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Central African Republic ranks 11th and Papua New Guinea ranks 12th 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%.