Jamaica vs Tajikistan: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)

Jamaica
8.0%
in 2024
Tajikistan
8.0%
in 2024
Jamaica rank
66th
Tajikistan rank
66th

Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time

  • Jamaica
  • Tajikistan
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How they compare

Jamaica currently reports 8.0% against 8.0% in Tajikistan, a difference of 0.0%.

Across all 24 years both countries report, Tajikistan has been ahead every year.

Jamaica ranks 66th and Tajikistan ranks 66th of 171 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Jamaica Tajikistan Difference Ahead
2000s 7.5% 36.0% 28.6% Tajikistan
2010s 7.7% 17.9% 10.2% Tajikistan
2020s 7.8% 9.3% 1.5% Tajikistan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Jamaica or Tajikistan?
Jamaica, at 8.0% against 8.0% in Tajikistan as of 2024.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Jamaica and Tajikistan?
0.0%, with Jamaica ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and Tajikistan?
24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
How do Jamaica and Tajikistan rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
Jamaica ranks 66th and Tajikistan ranks 66th 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

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
218 places, 5,187 data points, 2001–2024
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%.