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
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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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%.