Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Australia or United States of America?

Australia, at 2.5% against 2.5% in United States of America as of 2023.

How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and United States of America?

23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.

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 United States of America: Prevalence of undernourishment

Australia

2.5%

in 2023

United States of America

2.5%

in 2023

Australia rank

106th

United States of America rank

106th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

Australia
United States of America

How they compare

Australia currently reports 2.5% against 2.5% in United States of America, a difference of 0.0%.

Across all 23 years both countries report, United States of America has been ahead every year.

Australia ranks 106th and United States of America ranks 106th of 168 countries.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Australia	United States of America	Difference	Ahead
2000s	2.5%	2.5%	0.0%	—
2010s	2.5%	2.5%	0.0%	—
2020s	2.5%	2.5%	0.0%	—

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Australia or United States of America?: Australia, at 2.5% against 2.5% in United States of America as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Australia and United States of America?: 0.0%, with Australia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and United States of America?: 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Australia and United States of America rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?: Australia ranks 106th and United States of America ranks 106th of 168 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: 215 places, 4,908 data points, 2001–2023
Last refreshed: 03 September 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%.