Australia vs Malaysia: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Australia
2.5%
in 2024
Malaysia
2.5%
in 2024
Australia rank
108th
Malaysia rank
108th
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Australia
- Malaysia
How they compare
Australia currently reports 2.5% against 2.5% in Malaysia, a difference of 0.0%.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Malaysia has been ahead every year.
Australia ranks 108th and Malaysia ranks 108th of 171 countries.
Malaysia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | Malaysia |
| 2010s | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | Malaysia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Australia or Malaysia?
- Australia, at 2.5% against 2.5% in Malaysia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Australia and Malaysia?
- 0.0%, with Australia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Malaysia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Australia and Malaysia rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Australia ranks 108th and Malaysia 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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About this data
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%.