Rwanda vs Sierra Leone: Prevalence of undernourishment

Rwanda
24.4%
in 2023
Sierra Leone
24.1%
in 2023
Rwanda rank
16th
Sierra Leone rank
17th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

  • Rwanda
  • Sierra Leone
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How they compare

Rwanda currently reports 24.4% against 24.1% in Sierra Leone, a difference of 0.3%.

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

Rwanda ranks 16th and Sierra Leone ranks 17th of 168 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Rwanda averaged higher in 2 and Sierra Leone in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Rwanda Sierra Leone Difference Ahead
2000s 36.0% 39.1% 3.1% Sierra Leone
2010s 34.9% 24.2% 10.7% Rwanda
2020s 29.2% 25.8% 3.4% Rwanda

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Rwanda or Sierra Leone?
Rwanda, at 24.4% against 24.1% in Sierra Leone as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Rwanda and Sierra Leone?
0.3%, with Rwanda ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Rwanda and Sierra Leone?
23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Rwanda and Sierra Leone rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
Rwanda ranks 16th and Sierra Leone ranks 17th 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
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%.