Costa Rica vs Mongolia: Prevalence of undernourishment
Costa Rica
2.5%
in 2023
Mongolia
2.5%
in 2023
Costa Rica rank
106th
Mongolia rank
106th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Costa Rica
- Mongolia
How they compare
Costa Rica currently reports 2.5% against 2.5% in Mongolia, a difference of 0.0%.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Mongolia has been ahead every year.
Costa Rica ranks 106th and Mongolia ranks 106th of 168 countries.
Mongolia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | Mongolia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.9% | 26.6% | 22.8% | Mongolia |
| 2010s | 2.7% | 10.2% | 7.5% | Mongolia |
| 2020s | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | Mongolia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Costa Rica or Mongolia?
- Costa Rica, at 2.5% against 2.5% in Mongolia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Costa Rica and Mongolia?
- 0.0%, with Costa Rica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Mongolia?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Costa Rica and Mongolia rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Costa Rica ranks 106th and Mongolia 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%.