Ghana vs Oman: Prevalence of undernourishment
Ghana
6.3%
in 2023
Oman
5.9%
in 2023
Ghana rank
75th
Oman rank
78th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Ghana
- Oman
How they compare
Ghana currently reports 6.3% against 5.9% in Oman, a difference of 0.4%.
That makes Ghana's figure about 1.1 times Oman's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Oman ahead.
Ghana ranks 75th and Oman ranks 78th of 168 countries.
Ghana has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Oman | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.9% | 10.3% | 0.6% | Ghana |
| 2010s | 8.0% | 6.4% | 1.7% | Ghana |
| 2020s | 5.9% | 5.8% | 0.0% | Ghana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Ghana or Oman?
- Ghana, at 6.3% against 5.9% in Oman as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Ghana and Oman?
- 0.4%, with Ghana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Oman?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Ghana and Oman rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Ghana ranks 75th and Oman ranks 78th 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%.