Nigeria vs Rwanda: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Nigeria
22.2%
in 2024
Rwanda
22.6%
in 2024
Nigeria rank
22nd
Rwanda rank
20th
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
How they compare
Rwanda currently reports 22.6% against 22.2% in Nigeria, a difference of 0.4%.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Rwanda has been ahead every year.
Nigeria ranks 22nd and Rwanda ranks 20th of 171 countries.
Rwanda has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.1% | 31.4% | 22.3% | Rwanda |
| 2010s | 11.7% | 30.4% | 18.7% | Rwanda |
| 2020s | 19.1% | 27.1% | 8.0% | Rwanda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Nigeria or Rwanda?
- Rwanda, at 22.6% against 22.2% in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Nigeria and Rwanda?
- 0.4%, with Rwanda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and Rwanda?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Nigeria and Rwanda rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Nigeria ranks 22nd and Rwanda ranks 20th 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%.