How many years of comparable data are there for Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) and Pakistan?

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.

Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) vs Pakistan: Prevalence of undernourishment

Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)

3.1%

in 2023

Pakistan

16.5%

in 2023

Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) rank

38th

Pakistan rank

35th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)
Pakistan

How they compare

Pakistan currently reports 16.5% against 3.1% in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries), a difference of 13.4%.

That makes Pakistan's figure about 5.4 times Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)'s.

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

Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 38th and Pakistan ranks 35th of 47 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)	Pakistan	Difference	Ahead
2000s	5.5%	17.6%	12.1%	Pakistan
2010s	3.0%	13.5%	10.5%	Pakistan
2020s	3.0%	15.8%	12.7%	Pakistan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) or Pakistan?: Pakistan, at 16.5% against 3.1% in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) and Pakistan?: 13.4%, with Pakistan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) and Pakistan?: 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) and Pakistan rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?: Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 38th and Pakistan ranks 35th of 47 groups.
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%.