Mali vs South Africa: Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the female adult

Mali
20.8 %
in 2023
South Africa
21.5 %
in 2023
Mali rank
59th
South Africa rank
58th

Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the female adult over time

  • Mali
  • South Africa
0102030201620192023

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 21.5 % against 20.8 % in Mali, a difference of 0.7 %.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2017 it was Mali ahead.

Mali ranks 59th and South Africa ranks 58th of 121 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Mali South Africa Difference Ahead
2010s 24.2 % 19.87 % 4.33 % Mali
2020s 20.25 % 20.75 % 0.5 % South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the female adult, Mali or South Africa?
South Africa, at 21.5 % against 20.8 % in Mali as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the female adult between Mali and South Africa?
0.7 %, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mali and South Africa?
7 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2023.
How do Mali and South Africa rank globally for prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the female adult?
Mali ranks 59th and South Africa ranks 58th of 121 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the female adult population (percent) (3-year average) — Value. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the female adult population (percent) (3-year average) — Value
Unit
%
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
169 places, 1,581 data points, 2014–2023
Last refreshed

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