South Africa vs Suriname: Prevalence of undernourishment

South Africa
10
in 2023
Suriname
9.7
in 2023
South Africa rank
57th
Suriname rank
58th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

  • South Africa
  • Suriname
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 10 against 9.7 in Suriname, a difference of 0.3.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Suriname ahead.

South Africa ranks 57th and Suriname ranks 58th of 169 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Suriname in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade South Africa Suriname Difference Ahead
2000s 3.5 9.03 5.53 Suriname
2010s 5.94 8.47 2.53 Suriname
2020s 9.5 9.47 0.025 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, South Africa or Suriname?
South Africa, at 10 against 9.7 in Suriname as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between South Africa and Suriname?
0.3, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Suriname?
23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do South Africa and Suriname rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
South Africa ranks 57th and Suriname ranks 58th of 169 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Prevalence of undernourishment. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Prevalence of undernourishment
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
169 places, 3,850 data points, 2001–2023
Last refreshed