IDA only vs Kenya: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
IDA only
19.8%
in 2024
Kenya
34.9%
in 2024
IDA only rank
9th
Kenya rank
9th
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- IDA only
- Kenya
How they compare
Kenya currently reports 34.9% against 19.8% in IDA only, a difference of 15.1%.
That makes Kenya's figure about 1.8 times IDA only's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Kenya has been ahead every year.
IDA only ranks 9th and Kenya ranks 9th of 47 groups.
Kenya has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | IDA only | Kenya | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.7% | 29.4% | 5.7% | Kenya |
| 2010s | 18.8% | 22.1% | 3.3% | Kenya |
| 2020s | 19.5% | 33.9% | 14.4% | Kenya |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, IDA only or Kenya?
- Kenya, at 34.9% against 19.8% in IDA only as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between IDA only and Kenya?
- 15.1%, with Kenya ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for IDA only and Kenya?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do IDA only and Kenya rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- IDA only ranks 9th and Kenya ranks 9th 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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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%.