Nigeria vs Tanzania: Prevalence of undernourishment
Nigeria
19.9%
in 2023
Tanzania
20.2%
in 2023
Nigeria rank
27th
Tanzania rank
25th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Nigeria
- Tanzania
How they compare
Tanzania currently reports 20.2% against 19.9% in Nigeria, a difference of 0.3%.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Tanzania has been ahead every year.
Nigeria ranks 27th and Tanzania ranks 25th of 168 countries.
Tanzania has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | Tanzania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.1% | 29.0% | 19.9% | Tanzania |
| 2010s | 11.5% | 22.2% | 10.7% | Tanzania |
| 2020s | 18.0% | 21.7% | 3.7% | Tanzania |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Nigeria or Tanzania?
- Tanzania, at 20.2% against 19.9% in Nigeria as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Nigeria and Tanzania?
- 0.3%, with Tanzania ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and Tanzania?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Nigeria and Tanzania rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Nigeria ranks 27th and Tanzania ranks 25th 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%.