South Sudan vs Zimbabwe: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)

South Sudan
19.1%
in 2024
Zimbabwe
18.4%
in 2024
South Sudan rank
28th
Zimbabwe rank
31st

Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time

  • South Sudan
  • Zimbabwe
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How they compare

South Sudan currently reports 19.1% against 18.4% in Zimbabwe, a difference of 0.7%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 2020 it was Zimbabwe ahead.

South Sudan ranks 28th and Zimbabwe ranks 31st of 171 countries.

Zimbabwe has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, South Sudan or Zimbabwe?
South Sudan, at 19.1% against 18.4% in Zimbabwe as of 2024.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between South Sudan and Zimbabwe?
0.7%, with South Sudan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Zimbabwe?
5 years are reported by both, from 2020 to 2024.
How do South Sudan and Zimbabwe rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
South Sudan ranks 28th and Zimbabwe ranks 31st 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

Indicator
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Unit
% of population
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
218 places, 5,187 data points, 2001–2024
Last refreshed

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%.