Niger vs North America: Prevalence of undernourishment
Niger
12.9%
in 2023
North America
2.5%
in 2023
Niger rank
45th
North America rank
47th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Niger
- North America
How they compare
Niger currently reports 12.9% against 2.5% in North America, a difference of 10.4%.
That makes Niger's figure about 5.2 times North America's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Niger has been ahead every year.
Niger ranks 45th and North America ranks 47th of 168 countries.
Niger has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Niger | North America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.5% | 2.5% | 16.0% | Niger |
| 2010s | 12.9% | 2.5% | 10.4% | Niger |
| 2020s | 12.0% | 2.5% | 9.5% | Niger |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Niger or North America?
- Niger, at 12.9% against 2.5% in North America as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Niger and North America?
- 10.4%, with Niger ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and North America?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Niger and North America rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Niger ranks 45th and North America ranks 47th 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%.