Jamaica vs Vanuatu: Prevalence of undernourishment
Jamaica
7.7%
in 2023
Vanuatu
7.2%
in 2023
Jamaica rank
65th
Vanuatu rank
67th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Jamaica
- Vanuatu
How they compare
Jamaica currently reports 7.7% against 7.2% in Vanuatu, a difference of 0.5%.
That makes Jamaica's figure about 1.1 times Vanuatu's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Vanuatu ahead.
Jamaica ranks 65th and Vanuatu ranks 67th of 168 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Jamaica averaged higher in 1 and Vanuatu in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jamaica | Vanuatu | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.4% | 8.3% | 0.8% | Vanuatu |
| 2010s | 7.5% | 7.4% | 0.0% | Jamaica |
| 2020s | 7.5% | 7.9% | 0.5% | Vanuatu |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Jamaica or Vanuatu?
- Jamaica, at 7.7% against 7.2% in Vanuatu as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Jamaica and Vanuatu?
- 0.5%, with Jamaica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and Vanuatu?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Jamaica and Vanuatu rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Jamaica ranks 65th and Vanuatu ranks 67th of 168 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%.