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
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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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%.