Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Canada or Russian Federation?

Canada, at 2.5% against 2.5% in Russian Federation as of 2023.

How many years of comparable data are there for Canada and Russian Federation?

23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.

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.

Canada vs Russian Federation: Prevalence of undernourishment

Canada

2.5%

in 2023

Russian Federation

2.5%

in 2023

Canada rank

106th

Russian Federation rank

106th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

Canada
Russian Federation

How they compare

Canada currently reports 2.5% against 2.5% in Russian Federation, a difference of 0.0%.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Russian Federation has been ahead every year.

Canada ranks 106th and Russian Federation ranks 106th of 168 countries.

Russian Federation has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Canada	Russian Federation	Difference	Ahead
2000s	2.5%	2.8%	0.3%	Russian Federation
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 Russian Federation?: Canada, at 2.5% against 2.5% in Russian Federation as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Canada and Russian Federation?: 0.0%, with Canada ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Canada and Russian Federation?: 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Canada and Russian Federation rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?: Canada ranks 106th and Russian Federation 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%.