Canada vs Saudi Arabia: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)

Canada
2.5%
in 2024
Saudi Arabia
2.5%
in 2024
Canada rank
108th
Saudi Arabia rank
108th

Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time

  • Canada
  • Saudi Arabia
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How they compare

Canada currently reports 2.5% against 2.5% in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 0.0%.

Across all 24 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.

Canada ranks 108th and Saudi Arabia ranks 108th of 171 countries.

Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Canada Saudi Arabia Difference Ahead
2000s 2.5% 4.1% 1.6% Saudi Arabia
2010s 2.5% 2.8% 0.2% Saudi Arabia
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 Saudi Arabia?
Canada, at 2.5% against 2.5% in Saudi Arabia as of 2024.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Canada and Saudi Arabia?
0.0%, with Canada ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Canada and Saudi Arabia?
24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
How do Canada and Saudi Arabia rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
Canada ranks 108th and Saudi Arabia 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

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
218 places, 5,187 data points, 2001–2024
Last refreshed

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%.