Gabon vs South Asia: Prevalence of undernourishment

Gabon
25.3%
in 2023
South Asia
11.7%
in 2023
Gabon rank
15th
South Asia rank
18th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

  • Gabon
  • South Asia
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How they compare

Gabon currently reports 25.3% against 11.7% in South Asia, a difference of 13.6%.

That makes Gabon's figure about 2.2 times South Asia's.

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

Gabon ranks 15th and South Asia ranks 18th of 168 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Gabon averaged higher in 2 and South Asia in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Gabon South Asia Difference Ahead
2000s 13.5% 18.2% 4.7% South Asia
2010s 14.9% 12.5% 2.3% Gabon
2020s 22.4% 12.8% 9.7% Gabon

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Gabon or South Asia?
Gabon, at 25.3% against 11.7% in South Asia as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Gabon and South Asia?
13.6%, with Gabon ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon and South Asia?
23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Gabon and South Asia rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
Gabon ranks 15th and South Asia ranks 18th 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

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
Last refreshed

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%.