Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Brazil or Cuba?

Brazil, at 2.5% against 2.5% in Cuba as of 2023.

How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Cuba?

6 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2006.

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.

Brazil vs Cuba: Prevalence of undernourishment

Brazil

2.5%

in 2023

Cuba

2.5%

in 2006

Brazil rank

106th

Cuba rank

106th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

Brazil
Cuba

How they compare

Brazil currently reports 2.5% against 2.5% in Cuba, a difference of 0.0%.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Brazil has been ahead every year.

Brazil ranks 106th and Cuba ranks 106th of 168 countries.

Brazil has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Brazil or Cuba?: Brazil, at 2.5% against 2.5% in Cuba as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Brazil and Cuba?: 0.0%, with Brazil ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Cuba?: 6 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2006.
How do Brazil and Cuba rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?: Brazil ranks 106th and Cuba 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%.