Senegal vs Thailand: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Senegal
5.3%
in 2024
Thailand
5.4%
in 2024
Senegal rank
79th
Thailand rank
78th
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Senegal
- Thailand
How they compare
Thailand currently reports 5.4% against 5.3% in Senegal, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Senegal ahead.
Senegal ranks 79th and Thailand ranks 78th of 171 countries.
Senegal has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Senegal | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.6% | 12.8% | 2.8% | Senegal |
| 2010s | 9.9% | 8.4% | 1.5% | Senegal |
| 2020s | 5.5% | 5.4% | 0.1% | Senegal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Senegal or Thailand?
- Thailand, at 5.4% against 5.3% in Senegal as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Senegal and Thailand?
- 0.1%, with Thailand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Senegal and Thailand?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Senegal and Thailand rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Senegal ranks 79th and Thailand ranks 78th 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%.