Madagascar vs Zambia: Prevalence of undernourishment
Madagascar
39.5%
in 2023
Zambia
37.2%
in 2023
Madagascar rank
4th
Zambia rank
7th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Madagascar
- Zambia
How they compare
Madagascar currently reports 39.5% against 37.2% in Zambia, a difference of 2.3%.
That makes Madagascar's figure about 1.1 times Zambia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Zambia ahead.
Madagascar ranks 4th and Zambia ranks 7th of 168 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Madagascar averaged higher in 1 and Zambia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Madagascar | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 32.4% | 48.3% | 15.9% | Zambia |
| 2010s | 32.7% | 36.8% | 4.1% | Zambia |
| 2020s | 40.0% | 35.8% | 4.2% | Madagascar |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Madagascar or Zambia?
- Madagascar, at 39.5% against 37.2% in Zambia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Madagascar and Zambia?
- 2.3%, with Madagascar ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Madagascar and Zambia?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Madagascar and Zambia rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Madagascar ranks 4th and Zambia ranks 7th 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%.