Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Mozambique or Small states?

Mozambique, at 21.8% against 9.3% in Small states as of 2023.

How many years of comparable data are there for Mozambique and Small states?

23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.

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.

Mozambique vs Small states: Prevalence of undernourishment

Mozambique

21.8%

in 2023

Small states

9.3%

in 2023

Mozambique rank

22nd

Small states rank

25th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

Mozambique
Small states

How they compare

Mozambique currently reports 21.8% against 9.3% in Small states, a difference of 12.5%.

That makes Mozambique's figure about 2.3 times Small states's.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Mozambique has been ahead every year.

Mozambique ranks 22nd and Small states ranks 25th of 168 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Mozambique	Small states	Difference	Ahead
2000s	29.1%	10.5%	18.6%	Mozambique
2010s	30.1%	8.8%	21.3%	Mozambique
2020s	23.1%	9.0%	14.0%	Mozambique

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Mozambique or Small states?: Mozambique, at 21.8% against 9.3% in Small states as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Mozambique and Small states?: 12.5%, with Mozambique ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mozambique and Small states?: 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Mozambique and Small states rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?: Mozambique ranks 22nd and Small states ranks 25th 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
Last refreshed: 03 September 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%.