IDA only vs Syria: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
IDA only
19.8%
in 2024
Syria
40.8%
in 2024
IDA only rank
9th
Syria rank
6th
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- IDA only
- Syria
How they compare
Syria currently reports 40.8% against 19.8% in IDA only, a difference of 21.0%.
That makes Syria's figure about 2.1 times IDA only's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was IDA only ahead.
IDA only ranks 9th and Syria ranks 6th of 47 groups.
Across the 3 decades both report, IDA only averaged higher in 2 and Syria in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | IDA only | Syria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.7% | 6.3% | 17.3% | IDA only |
| 2010s | 18.8% | 13.6% | 5.2% | IDA only |
| 2020s | 19.5% | 35.9% | 16.4% | Syria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, IDA only or Syria?
- Syria, at 40.8% against 19.8% in IDA only as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between IDA only and Syria?
- 21.0%, with Syria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for IDA only and Syria?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do IDA only and Syria rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- IDA only ranks 9th and Syria ranks 6th 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%.