Iceland vs Japan: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Iceland
2.5%
in 2024
Japan
2.5%
in 2024
Iceland rank
108th
Japan rank
108th
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Iceland
- Japan
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 2.5% against 2.5% in Japan, a difference of 0.0%.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Japan has been ahead every year.
Iceland ranks 108th and Japan ranks 108th of 171 countries.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | Japan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | — |
| 2010s | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | — |
| 2020s | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Iceland or Japan?
- Iceland, at 2.5% against 2.5% in Japan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Iceland and Japan?
- 0.0%, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Japan?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Iceland and Japan rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Iceland ranks 108th and Japan ranks 108th of 171 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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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%.