Sri Lanka vs Tajikistan: Prevalence of undernourishment
Sri Lanka
7.4%
in 2023
Tajikistan
8.4%
in 2023
Sri Lanka rank
66th
Tajikistan rank
64th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Sri Lanka
- Tajikistan
How they compare
Tajikistan currently reports 8.4% against 7.4% in Sri Lanka, a difference of 1.0%.
That makes Tajikistan's figure about 1.1 times Sri Lanka's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Tajikistan has been ahead every year.
Sri Lanka ranks 66th and Tajikistan ranks 64th of 168 countries.
Tajikistan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sri Lanka | Tajikistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.9% | 36.1% | 22.1% | Tajikistan |
| 2010s | 6.9% | 16.9% | 10.0% | Tajikistan |
| 2020s | 5.3% | 8.8% | 3.5% | Tajikistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Sri Lanka or Tajikistan?
- Tajikistan, at 8.4% against 7.4% in Sri Lanka as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Sri Lanka and Tajikistan?
- 1.0%, with Tajikistan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sri Lanka and Tajikistan?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Sri Lanka and Tajikistan rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Sri Lanka ranks 66th and Tajikistan ranks 64th 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%.