Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Comoros or Europe & Central Asia?

Comoros, at 16.5% against 2.9% in Europe & Central Asia as of 2024.

How many years of comparable data are there for Comoros and Europe & Central Asia?

24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.

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 Europe & Central Asia: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)

Comoros

16.5%

in 2024

Europe & Central Asia

2.9%

in 2024

Comoros rank

37th

Europe & Central Asia rank

39th

Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time

Comoros
Europe & Central Asia

How they compare

Comoros currently reports 16.5% against 2.9% in Europe & Central Asia, a difference of 13.6%.

That makes Comoros's figure about 5.6 times Europe & Central Asia's.

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

Comoros ranks 37th and Europe & Central Asia ranks 39th of 171 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Comoros	Europe & Central Asia	Difference	Ahead
2000s	17.6%	4.8%	12.8%	Comoros
2010s	14.0%	2.8%	11.3%	Comoros
2020s	16.0%	2.9%	13.2%	Comoros

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Comoros or Europe & Central Asia?: Comoros, at 16.5% against 2.9% in Europe & Central Asia as of 2024.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Comoros and Europe & Central Asia?: 13.6%, with Comoros ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Comoros and Europe & Central Asia?: 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
How do Comoros and Europe & Central Asia rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?: Comoros ranks 37th and Europe & Central Asia ranks 39th 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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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: 29 October 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%.