South Africa vs Suriname: Prevalence of undernourishment
South Africa
10.0%
in 2023
Suriname
9.7%
in 2023
South Africa rank
57th
Suriname rank
58th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- South Africa
- Suriname
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 10.0% against 9.7% in Suriname, a difference of 0.3%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Suriname ahead.
South Africa ranks 57th and Suriname ranks 58th of 168 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Suriname in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Suriname | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.5% | 9.0% | 5.5% | Suriname |
| 2010s | 5.9% | 8.5% | 2.5% | Suriname |
| 2020s | 9.5% | 9.5% | 0.0% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, South Africa or Suriname?
- South Africa, at 10.0% against 9.7% in Suriname as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between South Africa and Suriname?
- 0.3%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Suriname?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Suriname rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- South Africa ranks 57th and Suriname ranks 58th 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%.