Other small states vs Uganda: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)

Other small states
9.1%
in 2024
Uganda
20.9%
in 2024
Other small states rank
25th
Uganda rank
23rd

Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time

  • Other small states
  • Uganda
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How they compare

Uganda currently reports 20.9% against 9.1% in Other small states, a difference of 11.8%.

That makes Uganda's figure about 2.3 times Other small states's.

Across all 24 years both countries report, Uganda has been ahead every year.

Other small states ranks 25th and Uganda ranks 23rd of 47 groups.

Uganda has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Other small states Uganda Difference Ahead
2000s 11.9% 19.3% 7.3% Uganda
2010s 9.3% 28.3% 18.9% Uganda
2020s 8.8% 25.2% 16.5% Uganda

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Other small states or Uganda?
Uganda, at 20.9% against 9.1% in Other small states as of 2024.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Other small states and Uganda?
11.8%, with Uganda ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Other small states and Uganda?
24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
How do Other small states and Uganda rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
Other small states ranks 25th and Uganda ranks 23rd 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

Indicator
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Unit
% of population
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
218 places, 5,187 data points, 2001–2024
Last refreshed

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%.