Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Sierra Leone or South Asia?

Sierra Leone, at 24.1% against 11.7% in South Asia as of 2023.

What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Sierra Leone and South Asia?

12.4%, with Sierra Leone ahead.

How many years of comparable data are there for Sierra Leone and South Asia?

23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.

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.

Sierra Leone vs South Asia: Prevalence of undernourishment

Sierra Leone

24.1%

in 2023

South Asia

11.7%

in 2023

Sierra Leone rank

17th

South Asia rank

18th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

Sierra Leone
South Asia

How they compare

Sierra Leone currently reports 24.1% against 11.7% in South Asia, a difference of 12.4%.

That makes Sierra Leone's figure about 2.1 times South Asia's.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Sierra Leone has been ahead every year.

Sierra Leone ranks 17th and South Asia ranks 18th of 168 countries.

Sierra Leone has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Sierra Leone	South Asia	Difference	Ahead
2000s	39.1%	18.2%	20.9%	Sierra Leone
2010s	24.2%	12.5%	11.6%	Sierra Leone
2020s	25.8%	12.8%	13.0%	Sierra Leone

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Sierra Leone or South Asia?: Sierra Leone, at 24.1% against 11.7% in South Asia as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Sierra Leone and South Asia?: 12.4%, with Sierra Leone ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Sierra Leone and South Asia?: 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Sierra Leone and South Asia rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?: Sierra Leone ranks 17th 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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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: 03 September 2026

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%.