Nigeria vs Uganda: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Nigeria
22.2%
in 2024
Uganda
20.9%
in 2024
Nigeria rank
22nd
Uganda rank
23rd
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Nigeria
- Uganda
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 22.2% against 20.9% in Uganda, a difference of 1.3%.
That makes Nigeria's figure about 1.1 times Uganda's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Uganda ahead.
Nigeria ranks 22nd and Uganda ranks 23rd of 171 countries.
Uganda has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.1% | 19.3% | 10.1% | Uganda |
| 2010s | 11.7% | 28.3% | 16.6% | Uganda |
| 2020s | 19.1% | 25.2% | 6.1% | Uganda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Nigeria or Uganda?
- Nigeria, at 22.2% against 20.9% in Uganda as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Nigeria and Uganda?
- 1.3%, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and Uganda?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Nigeria and Uganda rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Nigeria ranks 22nd and Uganda ranks 23rd 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%.