Rwanda vs South Asia: Prevalence of undernourishment
Rwanda
24.4%
in 2023
South Asia
11.7%
in 2023
Rwanda rank
16th
South Asia rank
18th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Rwanda
- South Asia
How they compare
Rwanda currently reports 24.4% against 11.7% in South Asia, a difference of 12.7%.
That makes Rwanda's figure about 2.1 times South Asia's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Rwanda has been ahead every year.
Rwanda ranks 16th and South Asia ranks 18th of 168 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 | 36.0% | 18.2% | 17.8% | Rwanda |
| 2010s | 34.9% | 12.5% | 22.4% | Rwanda |
| 2020s | 29.2% | 12.8% | 16.4% | 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 24.4% against 11.7% in South Asia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Rwanda and South Asia?
- 12.7%, with Rwanda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Rwanda and South Asia?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Rwanda and South Asia rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Rwanda ranks 16th and South Asia ranks 18th 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%.