Africa Eastern and Southern vs North Korea: Prevalence of undernourishment

Africa Eastern and Southern
26.1%
in 2023
North Korea
47.0%
in 2018
Africa Eastern and Southern rank
2nd
North Korea rank
3rd

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

  • Africa Eastern and Southern
  • North Korea
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How they compare

North Korea currently reports 47.0% against 26.1% in Africa Eastern and Southern, a difference of 20.9%.

That makes North Korea's figure about 1.8 times Africa Eastern and Southern's.

Across all 18 years both countries report, North Korea has been ahead every year.

Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 2nd and North Korea ranks 3rd of 47 groups.

North Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Africa Eastern and Southern North Korea Difference Ahead
2000s 28.4% 36.7% 8.3% North Korea
2010s 22.6% 44.9% 22.3% North Korea

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Africa Eastern and Southern or North Korea?
North Korea, at 47.0% against 26.1% in Africa Eastern and Southern as of 2018.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Africa Eastern and Southern and North Korea?
20.9%, with North Korea ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Eastern and Southern and North Korea?
18 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2018.
How do Africa Eastern and Southern and North Korea rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 2nd and North Korea ranks 3rd of 47 groups.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population). 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 (% of population)
Unit
% of population
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
215 places, 4,908 data points, 2001–2023
Last refreshed

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.