Ghana vs Vanuatu: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Ghana
6.4%
in 2024
Vanuatu
5.8%
in 2024
Ghana rank
72nd
Vanuatu rank
75th
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Ghana
- Vanuatu
How they compare
Ghana currently reports 6.4% against 5.8% in Vanuatu, a difference of 0.6%.
That makes Ghana's figure about 1.1 times Vanuatu's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Ghana ahead.
Ghana ranks 72nd and Vanuatu ranks 75th of 171 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Ghana averaged higher in 2 and Vanuatu in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Vanuatu | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.9% | 7.5% | 3.4% | Ghana |
| 2010s | 8.0% | 5.9% | 2.2% | Ghana |
| 2020s | 6.0% | 6.3% | 0.2% | Vanuatu |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Ghana or Vanuatu?
- Ghana, at 6.4% against 5.8% in Vanuatu as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Ghana and Vanuatu?
- 0.6%, with Ghana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Vanuatu?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Ghana and Vanuatu rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Ghana ranks 72nd and Vanuatu ranks 75th of 171 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%.