Ethiopia vs IBRD only: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Ethiopia
19.9%
in 2024
IBRD only
5.9%
in 2024
Ethiopia rank
26th
IBRD only rank
29th
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Ethiopia
- IBRD only
How they compare
Ethiopia currently reports 19.9% against 5.9% in IBRD only, a difference of 14.0%.
That makes Ethiopia's figure about 3.4 times IBRD only's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Ethiopia has been ahead every year.
Ethiopia ranks 26th and IBRD only ranks 29th of 171 countries.
Ethiopia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ethiopia | IBRD only | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 35.5% | 11.3% | 24.2% | Ethiopia |
| 2010s | 17.8% | 6.8% | 10.9% | Ethiopia |
| 2020s | 20.4% | 6.7% | 13.8% | Ethiopia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Ethiopia or IBRD only?
- Ethiopia, at 19.9% against 5.9% in IBRD only as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Ethiopia and IBRD only?
- 14.0%, with Ethiopia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and IBRD only?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Ethiopia and IBRD only rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Ethiopia ranks 26th and IBRD only ranks 29th 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%.