Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Guatemala or Macau, China?

Guatemala, at 11.8% against 11.2% in Macau, China as of 2023.

How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Macau, China?

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.

Guatemala vs Macau, China: Prevalence of undernourishment

Guatemala

11.8%

in 2023

Macau, China

11.2%

in 2023

Guatemala rank

50th

Macau, China rank

52nd

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

Guatemala
Macau, China

How they compare

Guatemala currently reports 11.8% against 11.2% in Macau, China, a difference of 0.6%.

That makes Guatemala's figure about 1.1 times Macau, China's.

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

Guatemala ranks 50th and Macau, China ranks 52nd of 168 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Guatemala	Macau, China	Difference	Ahead
2000s	19.2%	15.4%	3.7%	Guatemala
2010s	15.0%	7.4%	7.6%	Guatemala
2020s	12.6%	10.1%	2.5%	Guatemala

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Guatemala or Macau, China?: Guatemala, at 11.8% against 11.2% in Macau, China as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Guatemala and Macau, China?: 0.6%, with Guatemala ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Macau, China?: 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Guatemala and Macau, China rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?: Guatemala ranks 50th and Macau, China ranks 52nd 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%.