How many years of comparable data are there for Comoros and East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries)?

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.

Comoros vs East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries): Prevalence of undernourishment

Comoros

15.4%

in 2023

East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries)

3.5%

in 2023

Comoros rank

37th

East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries) rank

35th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

Comoros
East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries)

How they compare

Comoros currently reports 15.4% against 3.5% in East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries), a difference of 11.9%.

That makes Comoros's figure about 4.4 times East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries)'s.

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

Comoros ranks 37th and East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 35th of 168 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Comoros	East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries)	Difference	Ahead
2000s	17.7%	9.7%	7.9%	Comoros
2010s	14.4%	4.4%	10.0%	Comoros
2020s	15.4%	3.6%	11.8%	Comoros

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Comoros or East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries)?: Comoros, at 15.4% against 3.5% in East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries) as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Comoros and East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries)?: 11.9%, with Comoros ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Comoros and East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries)?: 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Comoros and East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries) rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?: Comoros ranks 37th and East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 35th 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: 17 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%.