Mozambique vs Nigeria: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Mozambique
22.3%
in 2024
Nigeria
22.2%
in 2024
Mozambique rank
21st
Nigeria rank
22nd
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Mozambique
- Nigeria
How they compare
Mozambique currently reports 22.3% against 22.2% in Nigeria, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Mozambique has been ahead every year.
Mozambique ranks 21st and Nigeria ranks 22nd of 171 countries.
Mozambique has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mozambique | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29.1% | 9.1% | 20.0% | Mozambique |
| 2010s | 30.1% | 11.7% | 18.4% | Mozambique |
| 2020s | 22.7% | 19.1% | 3.6% | Mozambique |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Mozambique or Nigeria?
- Mozambique, at 22.3% against 22.2% in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Mozambique and Nigeria?
- 0.1%, with Mozambique ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mozambique and Nigeria?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Mozambique and Nigeria rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Mozambique ranks 21st and Nigeria ranks 22nd 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%.