Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Argentina or New Zealand?

Argentina, at 2.8% against 2.5% in New Zealand as of 2024.

How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and New Zealand?

24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.

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.

Argentina vs New Zealand: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)

Argentina

2.8%

in 2024

New Zealand

2.5%

in 2024

Argentina rank

105th

New Zealand rank

108th

Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time

Argentina
New Zealand

How they compare

Argentina currently reports 2.8% against 2.5% in New Zealand, a difference of 0.3%.

That makes Argentina's figure about 1.1 times New Zealand's.

Across all 24 years both countries report, Argentina has been ahead every year.

Argentina ranks 105th and New Zealand ranks 108th of 171 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Argentina	New Zealand	Difference	Ahead
2000s	3.5%	2.5%	1.0%	Argentina
2010s	3.4%	2.5%	0.9%	Argentina
2020s	3.2%	2.5%	0.7%	Argentina

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Argentina or New Zealand?: Argentina, at 2.8% against 2.5% in New Zealand as of 2024.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Argentina and New Zealand?: 0.3%, with Argentina ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and New Zealand?: 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
How do Argentina and New Zealand rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?: Argentina ranks 105th and New Zealand ranks 108th of 171 countries.
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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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: 218 places, 5,187 data points, 2001–2024
Last refreshed: 29 October 2026

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%.