Paraguay vs Senegal: Prevalence of undernourishment

Paraguay
5.2%
in 2023
Senegal
5.1%
in 2023
Paraguay rank
85th
Senegal rank
87th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

  • Paraguay
  • Senegal
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How they compare

Paraguay currently reports 5.2% against 5.1% in Senegal, a difference of 0.1%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Senegal ahead.

Paraguay ranks 85th and Senegal ranks 87th of 168 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Paraguay Senegal Difference Ahead
2000s 6.7% 15.6% 8.9% Senegal
2010s 2.6% 9.6% 7.0% Senegal
2020s 4.2% 5.2% 1.0% Senegal

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Paraguay or Senegal?
Paraguay, at 5.2% against 5.1% in Senegal as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Paraguay and Senegal?
0.1%, with Paraguay ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Paraguay and Senegal?
23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Paraguay and Senegal rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
Paraguay ranks 85th and Senegal ranks 87th 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

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
215 places, 4,908 data points, 2001–2023
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%.