Gabon vs Sierra Leone: Prevalence of undernourishment
Gabon
25.3%
in 2023
Sierra Leone
24.1%
in 2023
Gabon rank
15th
Sierra Leone rank
17th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Gabon
- Sierra Leone
How they compare
Gabon currently reports 25.3% against 24.1% in Sierra Leone, a difference of 1.2%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Sierra Leone ahead.
Gabon ranks 15th and Sierra Leone ranks 17th of 168 countries.
Sierra Leone has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gabon | Sierra Leone | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.5% | 39.1% | 25.6% | Sierra Leone |
| 2010s | 14.9% | 24.2% | 9.3% | Sierra Leone |
| 2020s | 22.4% | 25.8% | 3.3% | Sierra Leone |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Gabon or Sierra Leone?
- Gabon, at 25.3% against 24.1% in Sierra Leone as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Gabon and Sierra Leone?
- 1.2%, with Gabon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon and Sierra Leone?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Gabon and Sierra Leone rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Gabon ranks 15th and Sierra Leone ranks 17th 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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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%.