Madagascar vs Syria: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Madagascar
41.8%
in 2024
Syria
40.8%
in 2024
Madagascar rank
4th
Syria rank
6th
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Madagascar
- Syria
How they compare
Madagascar currently reports 41.8% against 40.8% in Syria, a difference of 1.0%.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Madagascar has been ahead every year.
Madagascar ranks 4th and Syria ranks 6th of 171 countries.
Madagascar has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Madagascar | Syria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 32.5% | 6.3% | 26.1% | Madagascar |
| 2010s | 33.0% | 13.6% | 19.5% | Madagascar |
| 2020s | 40.3% | 35.9% | 4.4% | Madagascar |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Madagascar or Syria?
- Madagascar, at 41.8% against 40.8% in Syria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Madagascar and Syria?
- 1.0%, with Madagascar ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Madagascar and Syria?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Madagascar and Syria rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Madagascar ranks 4th and Syria ranks 6th 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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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%.