Benin vs Iraq: Prevalence of undernourishment

Benin
14.3%
in 2023
Iraq
14.9%
in 2023
Benin rank
35th
Iraq rank
32nd

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

  • Benin
  • Iraq
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How they compare

Iraq currently reports 14.9% against 14.3% in Benin, a difference of 0.6%.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Iraq has been ahead every year.

Benin ranks 35th and Iraq ranks 32nd of 115 countries.

Iraq has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Iraq Difference Ahead
2000s 10.2% 17.3% 7.0% Iraq
2010s 9.9% 15.0% 5.1% Iraq
2020s 12.9% 15.2% 2.2% Iraq

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Benin or Iraq?
Iraq, at 14.9% against 14.3% in Benin as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Benin and Iraq?
0.6%, with Iraq ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Iraq?
23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Benin and Iraq rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
Benin ranks 35th and Iraq ranks 32nd of 115 countries.
Where does this data come from?
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Prevalence of undernourishment (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Prevalence of undernourishment (%)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
160 places, 3,413 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed