Gambia vs Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries): Prevalence of undernourishment
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Gambia
- Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)
How they compare
Gambia currently reports 16.8% against 5.3% in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries), a difference of 11.5%.
That makes Gambia's figure about 3.1 times Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)'s.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Gambia has been ahead every year.
Gambia ranks 34th and Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 31st of 168 countries.
Gambia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gambia | Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.0% | 8.6% | 7.4% | Gambia |
| 2010s | 12.4% | 5.8% | 6.6% | Gambia |
| 2020s | 18.0% | 5.8% | 12.2% | Gambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Gambia or Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Gambia, at 16.8% against 5.3% in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Gambia and Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- 11.5%, with Gambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia and Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Gambia and Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Gambia ranks 34th and Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 31st 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%.