Niger vs OECD members: Prevalence of undernourishment

Niger
12.9%
in 2023
OECD members
2.6%
in 2023
Niger rank
45th
OECD members rank
42nd

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

  • Niger
  • OECD members
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How they compare

Niger currently reports 12.9% against 2.6% in OECD members, a difference of 10.3%.

That makes Niger's figure about 5.0 times OECD members's.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Niger has been ahead every year.

Niger ranks 45th and OECD members ranks 42nd of 168 countries.

Niger has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Niger OECD members Difference Ahead
2000s 18.5% 3.3% 15.1% Niger
2010s 12.9% 2.8% 10.1% Niger
2020s 12.0% 2.6% 9.4% Niger

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Niger or OECD members?
Niger, at 12.9% against 2.6% in OECD members as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Niger and OECD members?
10.3%, with Niger ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and OECD members?
23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Niger and OECD members rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
Niger ranks 45th and OECD members ranks 42nd 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%.