El Salvador vs Venezuela: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
El Salvador
5.3%
in 2024
Venezuela
5.3%
in 2024
El Salvador rank
79th
Venezuela rank
79th
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- El Salvador
- Venezuela
How they compare
El Salvador currently reports 5.3% against 5.3% in Venezuela, a difference of 0.0%.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Venezuela ahead.
El Salvador ranks 79th and Venezuela ranks 79th of 171 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, El Salvador averaged higher in 1 and Venezuela in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | El Salvador | Venezuela | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.5% | 8.4% | 0.1% | El Salvador |
| 2010s | 8.0% | 11.4% | 3.4% | Venezuela |
| 2020s | 6.0% | 9.9% | 3.9% | Venezuela |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, El Salvador or Venezuela?
- El Salvador, at 5.3% against 5.3% in Venezuela as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between El Salvador and Venezuela?
- 0.0%, with El Salvador ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for El Salvador and Venezuela?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do El Salvador and Venezuela rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- El Salvador ranks 79th and Venezuela ranks 79th 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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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%.