Costa Rica vs Germany: Prevalence of undernourishment
Costa Rica
2.5%
in 2023
Germany
2.5%
in 2023
Costa Rica rank
106th
Germany rank
106th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Costa Rica
- Germany
How they compare
Costa Rica currently reports 2.5% against 2.5% in Germany, a difference of 0.0%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Costa Rica ahead.
Costa Rica ranks 106th and Germany ranks 106th of 168 countries.
Costa Rica has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1.4% | Costa Rica |
| 2010s | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% | Costa Rica |
| 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, Costa Rica or Germany?
- Costa Rica, at 2.5% against 2.5% in Germany as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Costa Rica and Germany?
- 0.0%, with Costa Rica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Germany?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Costa Rica and Germany rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Costa Rica ranks 106th and Germany ranks 106th 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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About this data
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%.