Nepal vs Panama: Prevalence of undernourishment

Nepal
5.3%
in 2023
Panama
5.7%
in 2023
Nepal rank
83rd
Panama rank
80th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

  • Nepal
  • Panama
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How they compare

Panama currently reports 5.7% against 5.3% in Nepal, a difference of 0.4%.

That makes Panama's figure about 1.1 times Nepal's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Nepal ahead.

Nepal ranks 83rd and Panama ranks 80th of 168 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Nepal averaged higher in 2 and Panama in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Nepal Panama Difference Ahead
2000s 17.3% 15.3% 2.0% Nepal
2010s 7.4% 6.7% 0.7% Nepal
2020s 5.2% 5.4% 0.2% Panama

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Nepal or Panama?
Panama, at 5.7% against 5.3% in Nepal as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Nepal and Panama?
0.4%, with Panama ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Nepal and Panama?
23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Nepal and Panama rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
Nepal ranks 83rd and Panama ranks 80th 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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About this data

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

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%.