Small states vs Zimbabwe: Prevalence of undernourishment
Small states
9.3%
in 2023
Zimbabwe
19.7%
in 2023
Small states rank
25th
Zimbabwe rank
28th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Small states
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
Zimbabwe currently reports 19.7% against 9.3% in Small states, a difference of 10.4%.
That makes Zimbabwe's figure about 2.1 times Small states's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Zimbabwe has been ahead every year.
Small states ranks 25th and Zimbabwe ranks 28th of 47 groups.
Zimbabwe has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Small states | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.5% | 29.8% | 19.2% | Zimbabwe |
| 2010s | 8.8% | 31.2% | 22.4% | Zimbabwe |
| 2020s | 9.0% | 23.5% | 14.5% | Zimbabwe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Small states or Zimbabwe?
- Zimbabwe, at 19.7% against 9.3% in Small states as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Small states and Zimbabwe?
- 10.4%, with Zimbabwe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Small states and Zimbabwe?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Small states and Zimbabwe rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Small states ranks 25th and Zimbabwe ranks 28th of 47 groups.
- 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%.