Latin America & Caribbean vs Libya: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Latin America & Caribbean
- Libya
How they compare
Libya currently reports 18.7% against 5.1% in Latin America & Caribbean, a difference of 13.6%.
That makes Libya's figure about 3.7 times Latin America & Caribbean's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Latin America & Caribbean ahead.
Latin America & Caribbean ranks 32nd and Libya ranks 30th of 47 groups.
Across the 3 decades both report, Latin America & Caribbean averaged higher in 1 and Libya in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latin America & Caribbean | Libya | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.5% | 4.9% | 3.6% | Latin America & Caribbean |
| 2010s | 5.7% | 9.9% | 4.1% | Libya |
| 2020s | 5.6% | 16.6% | 10.9% | Libya |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Latin America & Caribbean or Libya?
- Libya, at 18.7% against 5.1% in Latin America & Caribbean as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Latin America & Caribbean and Libya?
- 13.6%, with Libya ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latin America & Caribbean and Libya?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Latin America & Caribbean and Libya rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Latin America & Caribbean ranks 32nd and Libya ranks 30th 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%.