Libya vs Nicaragua: Prevalence of undernourishment
Libya
16.5%
in 2023
Nicaragua
17.3%
in 2022
Libya rank
35th
Nicaragua rank
33rd
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Libya
- Nicaragua
How they compare
Nicaragua currently reports 17.3% against 16.5% in Libya, a difference of 0.8%.
Across all 22 years both countries report, Nicaragua has been ahead every year.
Libya ranks 35th and Nicaragua ranks 33rd of 168 countries.
Nicaragua has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Libya | Nicaragua | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.9% | 22.0% | 17.0% | Nicaragua |
| 2010s | 10.2% | 16.8% | 6.5% | Nicaragua |
| 2020s | 15.7% | 17.0% | 1.3% | Nicaragua |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Libya or Nicaragua?
- Nicaragua, at 17.3% against 16.5% in Libya as of 2022.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Libya and Nicaragua?
- 0.8%, with Nicaragua ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Libya and Nicaragua?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2022.
- How do Libya and Nicaragua rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Libya ranks 35th and Nicaragua ranks 33rd 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%.