Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Comoros or East Asia & Pacific?

Comoros, at 15.4% against 3.5% in East Asia & Pacific as of 2023.

How many years of comparable data are there for Comoros and East Asia & Pacific?

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: Prevalence of undernourishment

Comoros

15.4%

in 2023

East Asia & Pacific

3.5%

in 2023

Comoros rank

37th

East Asia & Pacific rank

37th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

Comoros
East Asia & Pacific

How they compare

Comoros currently reports 15.4% against 3.5% in East Asia & Pacific, a difference of 11.9%.

That makes Comoros's figure about 4.5 times East Asia & Pacific's.

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

Comoros ranks 37th and East Asia & Pacific ranks 37th 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	Difference	Ahead
2000s	17.7%	9.7%	8.0%	Comoros
2010s	14.4%	4.8%	9.6%	Comoros
2020s	15.4%	3.5%	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?: Comoros, at 15.4% against 3.5% in East Asia & Pacific as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Comoros and East Asia & Pacific?: 11.9%, with Comoros ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Comoros and East Asia & Pacific?: 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Comoros and East Asia & Pacific rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?: Comoros ranks 37th and East Asia & Pacific ranks 37th 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%.