Brazil vs Saudi Arabia: Prevalence of undernourishment
Brazil
2.5%
in 2023
Saudi Arabia
2.5%
in 2023
Brazil rank
106th
Saudi Arabia rank
106th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Brazil
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Brazil currently reports 2.5% against 2.5% in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 0.0%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Brazil ahead.
Brazil ranks 106th and Saudi Arabia ranks 106th of 168 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Brazil averaged higher in 2 and Saudi Arabia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Brazil | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.3% | 4.1% | 2.2% | Brazil |
| 2010s | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% | Brazil |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Brazil or Saudi Arabia?
- Brazil, at 2.5% against 2.5% in Saudi Arabia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Brazil and Saudi Arabia?
- 0.0%, with Brazil ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Saudi Arabia?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Brazil and Saudi Arabia rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Brazil ranks 106th and Saudi Arabia 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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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%.