Niger vs South Africa: Severe food insecurity undernourishment

Niger
7.6
in 2023
South Africa
8.5
in 2023
Niger rank
45th
South Africa rank
42nd

Severe food insecurity undernourishment over time

  • Niger
  • South Africa
0246810201720202023

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 8.5 against 7.6 in Niger, a difference of 0.9.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Niger's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2018 it was Niger ahead.

Niger ranks 45th and South Africa ranks 42nd of 125 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Niger South Africa Difference Ahead
2010s 9.45 7.2 2.25 Niger
2020s 7.78 8.32 0.55 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher severe food insecurity undernourishment, Niger or South Africa?
South Africa, at 8.5 against 7.6 in Niger as of 2023.
What is the difference in severe food insecurity undernourishment between Niger and South Africa?
0.9, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and South Africa?
6 years are reported by both, from 2018 to 2023.
How do Niger and South Africa rank globally for severe food insecurity undernourishment?
Niger ranks 45th and South Africa ranks 42nd of 125 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Severe food insecurity undernourishment. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Severe food insecurity undernourishment
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
125 places, 1,042 data points, 2015–2023
Last refreshed