Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Colombia or French Polynesia?

Colombia, at 3.9% against 3.8% in French Polynesia as of 2023.

How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and French Polynesia?

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.

Colombia vs French Polynesia: Prevalence of undernourishment

Colombia

3.9%

in 2023

French Polynesia

3.8%

in 2023

Colombia rank

95th

French Polynesia rank

96th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

Colombia
French Polynesia

How they compare

Colombia currently reports 3.9% against 3.8% in French Polynesia, a difference of 0.1%.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Colombia ahead.

Colombia ranks 95th and French Polynesia ranks 96th of 168 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Colombia averaged higher in 2 and French Polynesia in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Colombia	French Polynesia	Difference	Ahead
2000s	10.3%	5.7%	4.6%	Colombia
2010s	6.4%	5.3%	1.1%	Colombia
2020s	4.1%	4.7%	0.6%	French Polynesia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Colombia or French Polynesia?: Colombia, at 3.9% against 3.8% in French Polynesia as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Colombia and French Polynesia?: 0.1%, with Colombia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and French Polynesia?: 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Colombia and French Polynesia rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?: Colombia ranks 95th and French Polynesia ranks 96th 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%.