Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Madagascar or Syrian Arab Republic?

Madagascar, at 39.5% against 39.0% in Syrian Arab Republic as of 2023.

How many years of comparable data are there for Madagascar and Syrian Arab Republic?

23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.

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.

Madagascar vs Syrian Arab Republic: Prevalence of undernourishment

Madagascar

39.5%

in 2023

Syrian Arab Republic

39.0%

in 2023

Madagascar rank

4th

Syrian Arab Republic rank

5th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

Madagascar
Syrian Arab Republic

How they compare

Madagascar currently reports 39.5% against 39.0% in Syrian Arab Republic, a difference of 0.5%.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Madagascar has been ahead every year.

Madagascar ranks 4th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 5th of 168 countries.

Madagascar has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Madagascar	Syrian Arab Republic	Difference	Ahead
2000s	32.4%	6.3%	26.1%	Madagascar
2010s	32.7%	13.2%	19.5%	Madagascar
2020s	40.0%	34.7%	5.3%	Madagascar

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Madagascar or Syrian Arab Republic?: Madagascar, at 39.5% against 39.0% in Syrian Arab Republic as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Madagascar and Syrian Arab Republic?: 0.5%, with Madagascar ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Madagascar and Syrian Arab Republic?: 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Madagascar and Syrian Arab Republic rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?: Madagascar ranks 4th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 5th 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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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: 03 September 2026

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%.