European Union vs India: Prevalence of undernourishment
European Union
2.5%
in 2023
India
12.0%
in 2023
European Union rank
46th
India rank
49th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- European Union
- India
How they compare
India currently reports 12.0% against 2.5% in European Union, a difference of 9.5%.
That makes India's figure about 4.8 times European Union's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, India has been ahead every year.
European Union ranks 46th and India ranks 49th of 47 groups.
India has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | European Union | India | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.6% | 18.6% | 16.0% | India |
| 2010s | 2.6% | 12.4% | 9.9% | India |
| 2020s | 2.5% | 13.3% | 10.8% | India |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, European Union or India?
- India, at 12.0% against 2.5% in European Union as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between European Union and India?
- 9.5%, with India ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for European Union and India?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do European Union and India rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- European Union ranks 46th and India ranks 49th 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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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%.