Gabon vs Rwanda: Prevalence of undernourishment

Gabon
25.3%
in 2023
Rwanda
24.4%
in 2023
Gabon rank
15th
Rwanda rank
16th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

  • Gabon
  • Rwanda
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How they compare

Gabon currently reports 25.3% against 24.4% in Rwanda, a difference of 0.9%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Rwanda ahead.

Gabon ranks 15th and Rwanda ranks 16th of 168 countries.

Rwanda has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Gabon Rwanda Difference Ahead
2000s 13.5% 36.0% 22.5% Rwanda
2010s 14.9% 34.9% 20.0% Rwanda
2020s 22.4% 29.2% 6.7% Rwanda

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Gabon or Rwanda?
Gabon, at 25.3% against 24.4% in Rwanda as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Gabon and Rwanda?
0.9%, with Gabon ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon and Rwanda?
23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Gabon and Rwanda rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
Gabon ranks 15th and Rwanda ranks 16th of 168 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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Indicator
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Unit
% of population
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
215 places, 4,908 data points, 2001–2023
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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%.