Least developed countries vs Syrian Arab Republic: Prevalence of undernourishment

Least developed countries
20.7%
in 2023
Syrian Arab Republic
39.0%
in 2023
Least developed countries rank
8th
Syrian Arab Republic rank
5th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

  • Least developed countries
  • Syrian Arab Republic
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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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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
215 places, 4,908 data points, 2001–2023
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%.