Cambodia vs Viet Nam: Prevalence of undernourishment
Cambodia
5.2%
in 2023
Viet Nam
5.3%
in 2023
Cambodia rank
85th
Viet Nam rank
83rd
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Cambodia
- Viet Nam
How they compare
Viet Nam currently reports 5.3% against 5.2% in Cambodia, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Cambodia ahead.
Cambodia ranks 85th and Viet Nam ranks 83rd of 168 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Cambodia averaged higher in 2 and Viet Nam in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cambodia | Viet Nam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.2% | 15.1% | 0.1% | Cambodia |
| 2010s | 7.6% | 8.2% | 0.6% | Viet Nam |
| 2020s | 5.7% | 5.5% | 0.1% | Cambodia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Cambodia or Viet Nam?
- Viet Nam, at 5.3% against 5.2% in Cambodia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Cambodia and Viet Nam?
- 0.1%, with Viet Nam ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cambodia and Viet Nam?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Cambodia and Viet Nam rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Cambodia ranks 85th and Viet Nam ranks 83rd 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%.