Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Gambia or Latin America & Caribbean?

Gambia, at 17.5% against 5.1% in Latin America & Caribbean as of 2024.

How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia and Latin America & Caribbean?

24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.

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.

Gambia vs Latin America & Caribbean: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)

Gambia

17.5%

in 2024

Latin America & Caribbean

5.1%

in 2024

Gambia rank

33rd

Latin America & Caribbean rank

32nd

Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time

Gambia
Latin America & Caribbean

How they compare

Gambia currently reports 17.5% against 5.1% in Latin America & Caribbean, a difference of 12.4%.

That makes Gambia's figure about 3.4 times Latin America & Caribbean's.

Across all 24 years both countries report, Gambia has been ahead every year.

Gambia ranks 33rd and Latin America & Caribbean ranks 32nd of 171 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Gambia	Latin America & Caribbean	Difference	Ahead
2000s	16.0%	8.5%	7.5%	Gambia
2010s	12.4%	5.7%	6.7%	Gambia
2020s	19.2%	5.6%	13.6%	Gambia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Gambia or Latin America & Caribbean?: Gambia, at 17.5% against 5.1% in Latin America & Caribbean as of 2024.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Gambia and Latin America & Caribbean?: 12.4%, with Gambia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia and Latin America & Caribbean?: 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
How do Gambia and Latin America & Caribbean rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?: Gambia ranks 33rd and Latin America & Caribbean ranks 32nd of 171 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: 218 places, 5,187 data points, 2001–2024
Last refreshed: 29 October 2026

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%.