South Africa vs Sudan: Prevalence of undernourishment
South Africa
10.0%
in 2023
Sudan
11.0%
in 2021
South Africa rank
57th
Sudan rank
55th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- South Africa
- Sudan
How they compare
Sudan currently reports 11.0% against 10.0% in South Africa, a difference of 1.0%.
That makes Sudan's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Sudan has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 57th and Sudan ranks 55th of 168 countries.
Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.4% | 9.7% | 3.3% | Sudan |
| 2020s | 9.0% | 11.1% | 2.1% | Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, South Africa or Sudan?
- Sudan, at 11.0% against 10.0% in South Africa as of 2021.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between South Africa and Sudan?
- 1.0%, with Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sudan?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do South Africa and Sudan rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- South Africa ranks 57th and Sudan ranks 55th 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%.