Least developed countries vs Syrian Arab Republic: Prevalence of undernourishment
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Least developed countries
- Syrian Arab Republic
How they compare
Syrian Arab Republic currently reports 39.0% against 20.7% in Least developed countries, a difference of 18.3%.
That makes Syrian Arab Republic's figure about 1.9 times Least developed countries's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Least developed countries ahead.
Least developed countries ranks 8th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 5th of 47 groups.
Across the 3 decades both report, Least developed countries averaged higher in 2 and Syrian Arab Republic in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Least developed countries | Syrian Arab Republic | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25.6% | 6.3% | 19.3% | Least developed countries |
| 2010s | 19.6% | 13.2% | 6.3% | Least developed countries |
| 2020s | 20.4% | 34.7% | 14.2% | Syrian Arab Republic |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Least developed countries or Syrian Arab Republic?
- Syrian Arab Republic, at 39.0% against 20.7% in Least developed countries as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Least developed countries and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 18.3%, with Syrian Arab Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Least developed countries and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Least developed countries and Syrian Arab Republic rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Least developed countries ranks 8th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 5th 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%.