Other small states vs Tanzania: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Other small states
9.1%
in 2024
Tanzania
19.1%
in 2024
Other small states rank
25th
Tanzania rank
28th
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Other small states
- Tanzania
How they compare
Tanzania currently reports 19.1% against 9.1% in Other small states, a difference of 10.0%.
That makes Tanzania's figure about 2.1 times Other small states's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Tanzania has been ahead every year.
Other small states ranks 25th and Tanzania ranks 28th of 47 groups.
Tanzania has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Other small states | Tanzania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.9% | 29.0% | 17.1% | Tanzania |
| 2010s | 9.3% | 22.3% | 13.0% | Tanzania |
| 2020s | 8.8% | 21.5% | 12.7% | Tanzania |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Other small states or Tanzania?
- Tanzania, at 19.1% against 9.1% in Other small states as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Other small states and Tanzania?
- 10.0%, with Tanzania ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Other small states and Tanzania?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Other small states and Tanzania rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Other small states ranks 25th and Tanzania ranks 28th of 47 groups.
- 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%.