South Asia vs Uganda: Prevalence of undernourishment
South Asia
11.7%
in 2023
Uganda
22.0%
in 2023
South Asia rank
18th
Uganda rank
21st
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- South Asia
- Uganda
How they compare
Uganda currently reports 22.0% against 11.7% in South Asia, a difference of 10.3%.
That makes Uganda's figure about 1.9 times South Asia's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Uganda ahead.
South Asia ranks 18th and Uganda ranks 21st of 47 groups.
Uganda has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Asia | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.2% | 19.3% | 1.0% | Uganda |
| 2010s | 12.5% | 27.1% | 14.5% | Uganda |
| 2020s | 12.8% | 26.2% | 13.5% | Uganda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, South Asia or Uganda?
- Uganda, at 22.0% against 11.7% in South Asia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between South Asia and Uganda?
- 10.3%, with Uganda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Asia and Uganda?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do South Asia and Uganda rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- South Asia ranks 18th and Uganda ranks 21st 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%.