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
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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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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
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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%.