India vs North America: Prevalence of undernourishment
India
12.0%
in 2023
North America
2.5%
in 2023
India rank
49th
North America rank
47th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- India
- North America
How they compare
India currently reports 12.0% against 2.5% in North America, a difference of 9.5%.
That makes India's figure about 4.8 times North America's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, India has been ahead every year.
India ranks 49th and North America ranks 47th of 168 countries.
India has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | India | North America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.6% | 2.5% | 16.1% | India |
| 2010s | 12.4% | 2.5% | 9.9% | India |
| 2020s | 13.3% | 2.5% | 10.8% | India |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, India or North America?
- India, at 12.0% against 2.5% in North America as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between India and North America?
- 9.5%, with India ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for India and North America?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do India and North America rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- India ranks 49th 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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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%.