Libya vs Pakistan: Prevalence of undernourishment

Libya
16.5%
in 2023
Pakistan
16.5%
in 2023
Libya rank
35th
Pakistan rank
35th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

  • Libya
  • Pakistan
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How they compare

Libya currently reports 16.5% against 16.5% in Pakistan, a difference of 0.0%.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Pakistan ahead.

Libya ranks 35th and Pakistan ranks 35th of 168 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Libya averaged higher in 1 and Pakistan in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Libya Pakistan Difference Ahead
2000s 4.9% 17.6% 12.6% Pakistan
2010s 10.2% 13.5% 3.3% Pakistan
2020s 15.9% 15.8% 0.2% Libya

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Libya or Pakistan?
Libya, at 16.5% against 16.5% in Pakistan as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Libya and Pakistan?
0.0%, with Libya ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Libya and Pakistan?
23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Libya and Pakistan rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
Libya ranks 35th and Pakistan ranks 35th 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

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%.