Gambia vs Pakistan: Prevalence of undernourishment

Gambia
16.8%
in 2023
Pakistan
16.5%
in 2023
Gambia rank
34th
Pakistan rank
35th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

  • Gambia
  • Pakistan
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How they compare

Gambia currently reports 16.8% against 16.5% in Pakistan, a difference of 0.3%.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Pakistan ahead.

Gambia ranks 34th and Pakistan ranks 35th of 168 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Gambia averaged higher in 1 and Pakistan in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Gambia Pakistan Difference Ahead
2000s 16.0% 17.6% 1.6% Pakistan
2010s 12.4% 13.5% 1.1% Pakistan
2020s 18.0% 15.8% 2.2% Gambia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Gambia or Pakistan?
Gambia, at 16.8% against 16.5% in Pakistan as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Gambia and Pakistan?
0.3%, with Gambia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia and Pakistan?
23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Gambia and Pakistan rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
Gambia ranks 34th and Pakistan 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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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%.