Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Cuba or United States of America?

Cuba, at 2.5% against 2.5% in United States of America as of 2006.

How many years of comparable data are there for Cuba and United States of America?

6 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2006.

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.

Cuba vs United States of America: Prevalence of undernourishment

Cuba

2.5%

in 2006

United States of America

2.5%

in 2023

Cuba rank

106th

United States of America rank

106th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

Cuba
United States of America

How they compare

Cuba currently reports 2.5% against 2.5% in United States of America, a difference of 0.0%.

Across all 6 years both countries report, United States of America has been ahead every year.

Cuba ranks 106th and United States of America ranks 106th of 168 countries.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Cuba or United States of America?: Cuba, at 2.5% against 2.5% in United States of America as of 2006.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Cuba and United States of America?: 0.0%, with Cuba ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Cuba and United States of America?: 6 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2006.
How do Cuba and United States of America rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?: Cuba ranks 106th and United States of America 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: 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%.