New Caledonia vs Senegal: Prevalence of undernourishment
New Caledonia
4.9%
in 2023
Senegal
5.1%
in 2023
New Caledonia rank
89th
Senegal rank
87th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- New Caledonia
- Senegal
How they compare
Senegal currently reports 5.1% against 4.9% in New Caledonia, a difference of 0.2%.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Senegal ahead.
New Caledonia ranks 89th and Senegal ranks 87th of 168 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, New Caledonia averaged higher in 1 and Senegal in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Caledonia | Senegal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.7% | 15.6% | 6.9% | Senegal |
| 2010s | 7.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% | Senegal |
| 2020s | 5.3% | 5.2% | 0.1% | New Caledonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, New Caledonia or Senegal?
- Senegal, at 5.1% against 4.9% in New Caledonia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between New Caledonia and Senegal?
- 0.2%, with Senegal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Caledonia and Senegal?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do New Caledonia and Senegal rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- New Caledonia ranks 89th and Senegal ranks 87th 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%.