Cambodia vs Myanmar: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Cambodia
4.7%
in 2024
Myanmar
4.6%
in 2024
Cambodia rank
88th
Myanmar rank
90th
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Cambodia
- Myanmar
How they compare
Cambodia currently reports 4.7% against 4.6% in Myanmar, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Myanmar ahead.
Cambodia ranks 88th and Myanmar ranks 90th of 171 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Cambodia averaged higher in 2 and Myanmar in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cambodia | Myanmar | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.2% | 24.9% | 9.7% | Myanmar |
| 2010s | 7.6% | 5.4% | 2.1% | Cambodia |
| 2020s | 5.5% | 4.4% | 1.1% | Cambodia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Cambodia or Myanmar?
- Cambodia, at 4.7% against 4.6% in Myanmar as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Cambodia and Myanmar?
- 0.1%, with Cambodia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cambodia and Myanmar?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Cambodia and Myanmar rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Cambodia ranks 88th and Myanmar ranks 90th 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%.