Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Costa Rica or North Macedonia?

Costa Rica, at 2.5% against 2.5% in North Macedonia as of 2023.

How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and North Macedonia?

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.

Costa Rica vs North Macedonia: Prevalence of undernourishment

Costa Rica

2.5%

in 2023

North Macedonia

2.5%

in 2023

Costa Rica rank

106th

North Macedonia rank

106th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

Costa Rica
North Macedonia

How they compare

Costa Rica currently reports 2.5% against 2.5% in North Macedonia, a difference of 0.0%.

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

Costa Rica ranks 106th and North Macedonia ranks 106th of 168 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Costa Rica	North Macedonia	Difference	Ahead
2000s	3.9%	4.7%	0.8%	North Macedonia
2010s	2.7%	3.3%	0.6%	North Macedonia
2020s	2.5%	2.7%	0.2%	North Macedonia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Costa Rica or North Macedonia?: Costa Rica, at 2.5% against 2.5% in North Macedonia as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Costa Rica and North Macedonia?: 0.0%, with Costa Rica ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and North Macedonia?: 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Costa Rica and North Macedonia rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?: Costa Rica ranks 106th and North Macedonia 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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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%.