Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs Sub-Saharan Africa: Prevalence of undernourishment
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Sub-Saharan Africa
How they compare
Congo, Democratic Republic of the currently reports 38.5% against 21.9% in Sub-Saharan Africa, a difference of 16.6%.
That makes Congo, Democratic Republic of the's figure about 1.8 times Sub-Saharan Africa's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Congo, Democratic Republic of the has been ahead every year.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 6th and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 6th 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 | Sub-Saharan Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 27.4% | 22.1% | 5.3% | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2010s | 31.4% | 18.4% | 13.0% | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2020s | 36.9% | 21.2% | 15.7% | 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 Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the, at 38.5% against 21.9% in Sub-Saharan Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 16.6%, with Congo, Democratic Republic of the ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Sub-Saharan Africa rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 6th and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 6th 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%.