Nepal vs Paraguay: Prevalence of undernourishment
Nepal
5.3%
in 2023
Paraguay
5.2%
in 2023
Nepal rank
83rd
Paraguay rank
85th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Nepal
- Paraguay
How they compare
Nepal currently reports 5.3% against 5.2% in Paraguay, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Nepal has been ahead every year.
Nepal ranks 83rd and Paraguay ranks 85th of 168 countries.
Nepal has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nepal | Paraguay | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.3% | 6.7% | 10.6% | Nepal |
| 2010s | 7.4% | 2.6% | 4.8% | Nepal |
| 2020s | 5.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | Nepal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Nepal or Paraguay?
- Nepal, at 5.3% against 5.2% in Paraguay as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Nepal and Paraguay?
- 0.1%, with Nepal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nepal and Paraguay?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Nepal and Paraguay rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Nepal ranks 83rd and Paraguay ranks 85th 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
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%.