Libya vs South Sudan: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)

Libya
18.7%
in 2024
South Sudan
19.1%
in 2024
Libya rank
30th
South Sudan rank
28th

Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time

  • Libya
  • South Sudan
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How they compare

South Sudan currently reports 19.1% against 18.7% in Libya, a difference of 0.4%.

Across all 5 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.

Libya ranks 30th and South Sudan ranks 28th of 171 countries.

South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Libya or South Sudan?
South Sudan, at 19.1% against 18.7% in Libya as of 2024.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Libya and South Sudan?
0.4%, with South Sudan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Libya and South Sudan?
5 years are reported by both, from 2020 to 2024.
How do Libya and South Sudan rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
Libya ranks 30th and South Sudan ranks 28th of 171 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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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
218 places, 5,187 data points, 2001–2024
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%.