Niger vs South Africa: Share of population with severe food insecurity
Niger
7.6
in 2023
South Africa
8.5
in 2023
Niger rank
45th
South Africa rank
42nd
Share of population with severe food insecurity over time
- Niger
- South Africa
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 share of population with severe food insecurity, Niger or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 8.5 against 7.6 in Niger as of 2023.
- What is the difference in share of population with severe food insecurity 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 share of population with severe food insecurity?
- Niger ranks 45th and South Africa ranks 42nd of 125 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Share of population with severe food insecurity. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.