South Sudan vs World: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
South Sudan
19.1%
in 2024
World
8.1%
in 2024
South Sudan rank
28th
World rank
26th
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- South Sudan
- World
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 19.1% against 8.1% in World, a difference of 11.0%.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 2.4 times World's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
South Sudan ranks 28th and World ranks 26th of 171 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, South Sudan or World?
- South Sudan, at 19.1% against 8.1% in World as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between South Sudan and World?
- 11.0%, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and World?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2020 to 2024.
- How do South Sudan and World rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- South Sudan ranks 28th and World ranks 26th of 171 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%.