Peru vs Vanuatu: Prevalence of undernourishment

Peru
6.9%
in 2023
Vanuatu
7.2%
in 2023
Peru rank
70th
Vanuatu rank
67th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

  • Peru
  • Vanuatu
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How they compare

Vanuatu currently reports 7.2% against 6.9% in Peru, a difference of 0.3%.

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

Peru ranks 70th and Vanuatu ranks 67th of 168 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Peru averaged higher in 1 and Vanuatu in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Peru Vanuatu Difference Ahead
2000s 16.8% 8.3% 8.5% Peru
2010s 6.4% 7.4% 1.0% Vanuatu
2020s 6.6% 7.9% 1.3% Vanuatu

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Peru or Vanuatu?
Vanuatu, at 7.2% against 6.9% in Peru as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Peru and Vanuatu?
0.3%, with Vanuatu ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Peru and Vanuatu?
23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Peru and Vanuatu rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
Peru ranks 70th and Vanuatu ranks 67th 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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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
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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%.