Indonesia vs Iran: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Indonesia
6.3%
in 2024
Iran
6.7%
in 2024
Indonesia rank
73rd
Iran rank
70th
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Indonesia
- Iran
How they compare
Iran currently reports 6.7% against 6.3% in Indonesia, a difference of 0.4%.
That makes Iran's figure about 1.1 times Indonesia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Indonesia ahead.
Indonesia ranks 73rd and Iran ranks 70th of 171 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Indonesia averaged higher in 1 and Iran in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Indonesia | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.5% | 6.5% | 11.0% | Indonesia |
| 2010s | 8.2% | 8.2% | 0.1% | Iran |
| 2020s | 6.5% | 6.7% | 0.2% | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Indonesia or Iran?
- Iran, at 6.7% against 6.3% in Indonesia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Indonesia and Iran?
- 0.4%, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Indonesia and Iran?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Indonesia and Iran rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Indonesia ranks 73rd and Iran ranks 70th 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%.