Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Australia or Dominican Republic?

Australia, at 2.5% against 2.5% in Dominican Republic as of 2024.

How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Dominican Republic?

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.

Australia vs Dominican Republic: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)

Australia

2.5%

in 2024

Dominican Republic

2.5%

in 2024

Australia rank

108th

Dominican Republic rank

108th

Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time

Australia
Dominican Republic

How they compare

Australia currently reports 2.5% against 2.5% in Dominican Republic, a difference of 0.0%.

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

Australia ranks 108th and Dominican Republic ranks 108th of 171 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Australia	Dominican Republic	Difference	Ahead
2000s	2.5%	19.3%	16.8%	Dominican Republic
2010s	2.5%	8.4%	5.9%	Dominican Republic
2020s	2.5%	3.8%	1.3%	Dominican Republic

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Australia or Dominican Republic?: Australia, at 2.5% against 2.5% in Dominican Republic as of 2024.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Australia and Dominican Republic?: 0.0%, with Australia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Dominican Republic?: 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
How do Australia and Dominican Republic rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?: Australia ranks 108th and Dominican Republic 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%.