Gambia vs Libya: Prevalence of undernourishment
Gambia
16.8%
in 2023
Libya
16.5%
in 2023
Gambia rank
34th
Libya rank
35th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Gambia
- Libya
How they compare
Gambia currently reports 16.8% against 16.5% in Libya, a difference of 0.3%.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Gambia has been ahead every year.
Gambia ranks 34th and Libya ranks 35th of 168 countries.
Gambia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gambia | Libya | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.0% | 4.9% | 11.1% | Gambia |
| 2010s | 12.4% | 10.2% | 2.1% | Gambia |
| 2020s | 18.0% | 15.9% | 2.1% | Gambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Gambia or Libya?
- Gambia, at 16.8% against 16.5% in Libya as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Gambia and Libya?
- 0.3%, with Gambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia and Libya?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Gambia and Libya rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Gambia ranks 34th and Libya ranks 35th 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%.