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
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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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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%.