East Asia & Pacific vs Iran, Islamic Republic of: Number of people who are undernourished
East Asia & Pacific
38.80 million
in 2023
Iran, Islamic Republic of
6.20 million
in 2023
East Asia & Pacific rank
23rd
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
25th
Number of people who are undernourished over time
- East Asia & Pacific
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
How they compare
East Asia & Pacific currently reports 38.80 million against 6.20 million in Iran, Islamic Republic of, a difference of 32.60 million.
That makes East Asia & Pacific's figure about 6.3 times Iran, Islamic Republic of's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, East Asia & Pacific has been ahead every year.
East Asia & Pacific ranks 23rd and Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 25th of 42 groups.
East Asia & Pacific has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | East Asia & Pacific | Iran, Islamic Republic of | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 192.11 million | 4.70 million | 187.41 million | East Asia & Pacific |
| 2010s | 66.06 million | 6.76 million | 59.30 million | East Asia & Pacific |
| 2020s | 40.80 million | 6.08 million | 34.73 million | East Asia & Pacific |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of people who are undernourished, East Asia & Pacific or Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- East Asia & Pacific, at 38.80 million against 6.20 million in Iran, Islamic Republic of as of 2023.
- What is the difference in number of people who are undernourished between East Asia & Pacific and Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- 32.60 million, with East Asia & Pacific ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for East Asia & Pacific and Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do East Asia & Pacific and Iran, Islamic Republic of rank globally for number of people who are undernourished?
- East Asia & Pacific ranks 23rd and Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 25th of 42 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization (http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#home), published as Number of people who are undernourished. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Number of people who are undernourished shows the number of people whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life.