Ethiopia vs Middle income: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Ethiopia
19.9%
in 2024
Middle income
8.0%
in 2024
Ethiopia rank
26th
Middle income rank
27th
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Ethiopia
- Middle income
How they compare
Ethiopia currently reports 19.9% against 8.0% in Middle income, a difference of 11.9%.
That makes Ethiopia's figure about 2.5 times Middle income's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Ethiopia has been ahead every year.
Ethiopia ranks 26th and Middle income ranks 27th of 171 countries.
Ethiopia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ethiopia | Middle income | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 35.5% | 12.8% | 22.6% | Ethiopia |
| 2010s | 17.8% | 8.3% | 9.4% | Ethiopia |
| 2020s | 20.4% | 8.5% | 12.0% | Ethiopia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Ethiopia or Middle income?
- Ethiopia, at 19.9% against 8.0% in Middle income as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Ethiopia and Middle income?
- 11.9%, with Ethiopia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Middle income?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Ethiopia and Middle income rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Ethiopia ranks 26th and Middle income ranks 27th 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%.