Mauritania vs Ukraine: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Mauritania
11.0%
in 2024
Ukraine
10.8%
in 2024
Mauritania rank
54th
Ukraine rank
56th
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Mauritania
- Ukraine
How they compare
Mauritania currently reports 11.0% against 10.8% in Ukraine, a difference of 0.2%.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Mauritania has been ahead every year.
Mauritania ranks 54th and Ukraine ranks 56th of 171 countries.
Mauritania has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mauritania | Ukraine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.9% | 2.5% | 6.4% | Mauritania |
| 2010s | 6.9% | 2.8% | 4.1% | Mauritania |
| 2020s | 9.8% | 7.8% | 2.0% | Mauritania |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Mauritania or Ukraine?
- Mauritania, at 11.0% against 10.8% in Ukraine as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Mauritania and Ukraine?
- 0.2%, with Mauritania ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mauritania and Ukraine?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Mauritania and Ukraine rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Mauritania ranks 54th and Ukraine ranks 56th 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%.