Congo vs Gabon: Prevalence of undernourishment

Congo
26.4%
in 2023
Gabon
25.3%
in 2023
Congo rank
14th
Gabon rank
15th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

  • Congo
  • Gabon
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How they compare

Congo currently reports 26.4% against 25.3% in Gabon, a difference of 1.1%.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Congo has been ahead every year.

Congo ranks 14th and Gabon ranks 15th of 168 countries.

Congo has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Congo Gabon Difference Ahead
2000s 29.9% 13.5% 16.5% Congo
2010s 32.9% 14.9% 18.0% Congo
2020s 27.0% 22.4% 4.6% Congo

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Congo or Gabon?
Congo, at 26.4% against 25.3% in Gabon as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Congo and Gabon?
1.1%, with Congo ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Gabon?
23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Congo and Gabon rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
Congo ranks 14th and Gabon ranks 15th 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

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
215 places, 4,908 data points, 2001–2023
Last refreshed

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%.