IBRD only vs Namibia: Prevalence of undernourishment

IBRD only
6.5%
in 2023
Namibia
18.1%
in 2023
IBRD only rank
29th
Namibia rank
31st

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

  • IBRD only
  • Namibia
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How they compare

Namibia currently reports 18.1% against 6.5% in IBRD only, a difference of 11.6%.

That makes Namibia's figure about 2.8 times IBRD only's.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Namibia has been ahead every year.

IBRD only ranks 29th and Namibia ranks 31st of 47 groups.

Namibia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade IBRD only Namibia Difference Ahead
2000s 11.1% 21.0% 9.9% Namibia
2010s 6.8% 22.8% 16.0% Namibia
2020s 7.0% 18.4% 11.5% Namibia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, IBRD only or Namibia?
Namibia, at 18.1% against 6.5% in IBRD only as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between IBRD only and Namibia?
11.6%, with Namibia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for IBRD only and Namibia?
23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do IBRD only and Namibia rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
IBRD only ranks 29th and Namibia ranks 31st of 47 groups.
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%.