Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs Least developed countries: Prevalence of undernourishment
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Least developed countries
How they compare
Congo, Democratic Republic of the currently reports 38.5% against 20.7% in Least developed countries, a difference of 17.8%.
That makes Congo, Democratic Republic of the's figure about 1.9 times Least developed countries's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Least developed countries ahead.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 6th and Least developed countries ranks 8th of 168 countries.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | Least developed countries | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 27.4% | 25.6% | 1.8% | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2010s | 31.4% | 19.6% | 11.8% | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2020s | 36.9% | 20.4% | 16.5% | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or Least developed countries?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the, at 38.5% against 20.7% in Least developed countries as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Least developed countries?
- 17.8%, with Congo, Democratic Republic of the ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Least developed countries?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Least developed countries rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 6th and Least developed countries ranks 8th 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%.