Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) vs Sao Tome and Principe: Prevalence of undernourishment
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)
- Sao Tome and Principe
How they compare
Sao Tome and Principe currently reports 17.4% against 5.3% in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries), a difference of 12.1%.
That makes Sao Tome and Principe's figure about 3.3 times Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)'s.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Sao Tome and Principe has been ahead every year.
Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 31st and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 32nd of 47 groups.
Sao Tome and Principe has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) | Sao Tome and Principe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.6% | 12.6% | 3.9% | Sao Tome and Principe |
| 2010s | 5.8% | 17.6% | 11.9% | Sao Tome and Principe |
| 2020s | 5.8% | 16.5% | 10.7% | Sao Tome and Principe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) or Sao Tome and Principe?
- Sao Tome and Principe, at 17.4% against 5.3% in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) and Sao Tome and Principe?
- 12.1%, with Sao Tome and Principe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) and Sao Tome and Principe?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) and Sao Tome and Principe rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 31st and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 32nd 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%.