Mali vs Niger: Prevalence of undernourishment
Mali
12.3%
in 2023
Niger
12.9%
in 2023
Mali rank
47th
Niger rank
45th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Mali
- Niger
How they compare
Niger currently reports 12.9% against 12.3% in Mali, a difference of 0.6%.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Niger has been ahead every year.
Mali ranks 47th and Niger ranks 45th of 168 countries.
Niger has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mali | Niger | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.7% | 18.5% | 7.7% | Niger |
| 2010s | 5.1% | 12.9% | 7.8% | Niger |
| 2020s | 8.6% | 12.0% | 3.4% | Niger |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Mali or Niger?
- Niger, at 12.9% against 12.3% in Mali as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Mali and Niger?
- 0.6%, with Niger ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mali and Niger?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Mali and Niger rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Mali ranks 47th and Niger ranks 45th 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%.