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
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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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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%.