Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) vs Nicaragua: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)
- Nicaragua
How they compare
Nicaragua currently reports 17.3% against 3.4% in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries), a difference of 13.9%.
That makes Nicaragua's figure about 5.1 times Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)'s.
Across all 22 years both countries report, Nicaragua has been ahead every year.
Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 38th and Nicaragua ranks 35th of 47 groups.
Nicaragua has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) | Nicaragua | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.1% | 22.0% | 14.9% | Nicaragua |
| 2010s | 3.1% | 16.8% | 13.7% | Nicaragua |
| 2020s | 3.1% | 17.0% | 13.8% | Nicaragua |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) or Nicaragua?
- Nicaragua, at 17.3% against 3.4% in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) as of 2022.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) and Nicaragua?
- 13.9%, with Nicaragua ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) and Nicaragua?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2022.
- How do Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) and Nicaragua rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 38th and Nicaragua ranks 35th 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%.