Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs Madagascar: Share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
38.5 percent
in 2023
Madagascar
39.5 percent
in 2023
Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank
6th
Madagascar rank
4th
Share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Madagascar
How they compare
Madagascar currently reports 39.5 percent against 38.5 percent in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, a difference of 1 percent.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Madagascar ahead.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 6th and Madagascar ranks 4th of 169 countries.
Madagascar has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | Madagascar | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 27.43 percent | 32.44 percent | 5.01 percent | Madagascar |
| 2010s | 31.4 percent | 32.7 percent | 1.3 percent | Madagascar |
| 2020s | 36.9 percent | 39.98 percent | 3.08 percent | Madagascar |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or Madagascar?
- Madagascar, at 39.5 percent against 38.5 percent in Congo, Democratic Republic of the as of 2023.
- What is the difference in share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Madagascar?
- 1 percent, with Madagascar ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Madagascar?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Madagascar rank globally for share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 6th and Madagascar ranks 4th of 169 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Share of the population whose daily food intake does not provide enough energy to maintain a normal, active, and healthy life.