Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Iceland or North Macedonia?

Iceland, at 2.5% against 2.5% in North Macedonia as of 2024.

How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and North Macedonia?

24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.

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.

Iceland vs North Macedonia: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)

Iceland

2.5%

in 2024

North Macedonia

2.5%

in 2024

Iceland rank

108th

North Macedonia rank

108th

Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time

Iceland
North Macedonia

How they compare

Iceland currently reports 2.5% against 2.5% in North Macedonia, a difference of 0.0%.

Across all 24 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.

Iceland ranks 108th and North Macedonia ranks 108th of 171 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Iceland	North Macedonia	Difference	Ahead
2000s	2.5%	4.7%	2.2%	North Macedonia
2010s	2.5%	2.6%	0.1%	North Macedonia
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 North Macedonia?: Iceland, at 2.5% against 2.5% in North Macedonia as of 2024.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Iceland and North Macedonia?: 0.0%, with Iceland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and North Macedonia?: 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
How do Iceland and North Macedonia rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?: Iceland ranks 108th and North Macedonia 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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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: 218 places, 5,187 data points, 2001–2024
Last refreshed: 29 October 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%.