Ecuador vs Guatemala: Prevalence of undernourishment

Ecuador
12.1%
in 2023
Guatemala
11.8%
in 2023
Ecuador rank
48th
Guatemala rank
50th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

  • Ecuador
  • Guatemala
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How they compare

Ecuador currently reports 12.1% against 11.8% in Guatemala, a difference of 0.3%.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Guatemala ahead.

Ecuador ranks 48th and Guatemala ranks 50th of 168 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Ecuador averaged higher in 1 and Guatemala in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ecuador Guatemala Difference Ahead
2000s 16.5% 19.2% 2.6% Guatemala
2010s 9.5% 15.0% 5.5% Guatemala
2020s 13.0% 12.6% 0.4% Ecuador

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Ecuador or Guatemala?
Ecuador, at 12.1% against 11.8% in Guatemala as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Ecuador and Guatemala?
0.3%, with Ecuador ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ecuador and Guatemala?
23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Ecuador and Guatemala rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
Ecuador ranks 48th and Guatemala ranks 50th 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

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

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%.