Malawi vs Rwanda: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Malawi
24.5%
in 2024
Rwanda
22.6%
in 2024
Malawi rank
17th
Rwanda rank
20th
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Malawi
- Rwanda
How they compare
Malawi currently reports 24.5% against 22.6% in Rwanda, a difference of 1.9%.
That makes Malawi's figure about 1.1 times Rwanda's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Rwanda ahead.
Malawi ranks 17th and Rwanda ranks 20th of 171 countries.
Rwanda has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malawi | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20.3% | 31.4% | 11.1% | Rwanda |
| 2010s | 16.1% | 30.4% | 14.3% | Rwanda |
| 2020s | 21.7% | 27.1% | 5.4% | Rwanda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Malawi or Rwanda?
- Malawi, at 24.5% against 22.6% in Rwanda as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Malawi and Rwanda?
- 1.9%, with Malawi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Rwanda?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Malawi and Rwanda rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Malawi ranks 17th and Rwanda ranks 20th 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%.