Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Guatemala or North America?

Guatemala, at 11.8% against 2.5% in North America as of 2023.

How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and North America?

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 North America: Prevalence of undernourishment

Guatemala

11.8%

in 2023

North America

2.5%

in 2023

Guatemala rank

50th

North America rank

47th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

Guatemala
North America

How they compare

Guatemala currently reports 11.8% against 2.5% in North America, a difference of 9.3%.

That makes Guatemala's figure about 4.7 times North America's.

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

Guatemala ranks 50th and North America ranks 47th of 168 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Guatemala	North America	Difference	Ahead
2000s	19.2%	2.5%	16.7%	Guatemala
2010s	15.0%	2.5%	12.5%	Guatemala
2020s	12.6%	2.5%	10.1%	Guatemala

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Guatemala or North America?: Guatemala, at 11.8% against 2.5% in North America as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Guatemala and North America?: 9.3%, with Guatemala ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and North America?: 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Guatemala and North America rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?: Guatemala ranks 50th and North America ranks 47th 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%.