Canada vs China: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Canada
2.5%
in 2024
China
2.5%
in 2024
Canada rank
108th
China rank
108th
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Canada
- China
How they compare
Canada currently reports 2.5% against 2.5% in China, a difference of 0.0%.
Across all 24 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
Canada ranks 108th and China ranks 108th of 171 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Canada | China | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.5% | 6.7% | 4.2% | China |
| 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, Canada or China?
- Canada, at 2.5% against 2.5% in China as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Canada and China?
- 0.0%, with Canada ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Canada and China?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Canada and China rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Canada ranks 108th and China ranks 108th 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%.