Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Middle income or Namibia?

Namibia, at 20.1% against 8.0% in Middle income as of 2024.

How many years of comparable data are there for Middle income and Namibia?

24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.

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.

Middle income vs Namibia: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)

Middle income

8.0%

in 2024

Namibia

20.1%

in 2024

Middle income rank

27th

Namibia rank

24th

Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time

Middle income
Namibia

How they compare

Namibia currently reports 20.1% against 8.0% in Middle income, a difference of 12.1%.

That makes Namibia's figure about 2.5 times Middle income's.

Across all 24 years both countries report, Namibia has been ahead every year.

Middle income ranks 27th and Namibia ranks 24th of 47 groups.

Namibia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Middle income	Namibia	Difference	Ahead
2000s	12.8%	20.9%	8.0%	Namibia
2010s	8.3%	22.6%	14.3%	Namibia
2020s	8.5%	20.8%	12.4%	Namibia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Middle income or Namibia?: Namibia, at 20.1% against 8.0% in Middle income as of 2024.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Middle income and Namibia?: 12.1%, with Namibia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Middle income and Namibia?: 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
How do Middle income and Namibia rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?: Middle income ranks 27th and Namibia ranks 24th of 47 groups.
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: 218 places, 5,187 data points, 2001–2024
Last refreshed: 29 October 2026

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%.