Rwanda vs South Asia: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Rwanda
22.6%
in 2024
South Asia
9.5%
in 2024
Rwanda rank
20th
South Asia rank
21st
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Rwanda
- South Asia
How they compare
Rwanda currently reports 22.6% against 9.5% in South Asia, a difference of 13.1%.
That makes Rwanda's figure about 2.4 times South Asia's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Rwanda has been ahead every year.
Rwanda ranks 20th and South Asia ranks 21st of 171 countries.
Rwanda has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Rwanda | South Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.4% | 18.2% | 13.2% | Rwanda |
| 2010s | 30.4% | 12.6% | 17.8% | Rwanda |
| 2020s | 27.1% | 11.8% | 15.4% | Rwanda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Rwanda or South Asia?
- Rwanda, at 22.6% against 9.5% in South Asia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Rwanda and South Asia?
- 13.1%, with Rwanda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Rwanda and South Asia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Rwanda and South Asia rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Rwanda ranks 20th and South Asia ranks 21st of 171 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%.