Nigeria vs Other small states: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Nigeria
- Other small states
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 22.2% against 9.1% in Other small states, a difference of 13.1%.
That makes Nigeria's figure about 2.4 times Other small states's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Other small states ahead.
Nigeria ranks 22nd and Other small states ranks 25th of 171 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Nigeria averaged higher in 2 and Other small states in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | Other small states | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.1% | 11.9% | 2.8% | Other small states |
| 2010s | 11.7% | 9.3% | 2.3% | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 19.1% | 8.8% | 10.3% | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Nigeria or Other small states?
- Nigeria, at 22.2% against 9.1% in Other small states as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Nigeria and Other small states?
- 13.1%, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and Other small states?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Nigeria and Other small states rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Nigeria ranks 22nd and Other small states ranks 25th of 171 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%.