Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) vs Zimbabwe: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
Zimbabwe currently reports 18.4% against 4.1% in Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income), a difference of 14.3%.
That makes Zimbabwe's figure about 4.4 times Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)'s.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Zimbabwe has been ahead every year.
Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) ranks 33rd and Zimbabwe ranks 31st of 47 groups.
Zimbabwe has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.2% | 29.8% | 18.5% | Zimbabwe |
| 2010s | 3.6% | 31.4% | 27.9% | Zimbabwe |
| 2020s | 3.8% | 23.0% | 19.2% | Zimbabwe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) or Zimbabwe?
- Zimbabwe, at 18.4% against 4.1% in Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) and Zimbabwe?
- 14.3%, with Zimbabwe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) and Zimbabwe?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) and Zimbabwe rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) ranks 33rd and Zimbabwe ranks 31st of 47 groups.
- 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%.