Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs Syrian Arab Republic: Share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
38.5 percent
in 2023
Syrian Arab Republic
39 percent
in 2023
Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank
6th
Syrian Arab Republic rank
5th
Share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Syrian Arab Republic
How they compare
Syrian Arab Republic currently reports 39 percent against 38.5 percent in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, a difference of 0.5 percent.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Congo, Democratic Republic of the ahead.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 6th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 5th of 169 countries.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | Syrian Arab Republic | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 27.43 percent | 6.33 percent | 21.1 percent | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2010s | 31.4 percent | 13.21 percent | 18.19 percent | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2020s | 36.9 percent | 34.67 percent | 2.23 percent | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
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 Syrian Arab Republic?
- Syrian Arab Republic, at 39 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 Syrian Arab Republic?
- 0.5 percent, with Syrian Arab Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Syrian Arab Republic rank globally for share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 6th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 5th 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.