Iraq vs Pakistan: Prevalence of undernourishment

Iraq
14.9%
in 2023
Pakistan
16.5%
in 2023
Iraq rank
38th
Pakistan rank
35th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

  • Iraq
  • Pakistan
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How they compare

Pakistan currently reports 16.5% against 14.9% in Iraq, a difference of 1.6%.

That makes Pakistan's figure about 1.1 times Iraq's.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Pakistan ahead.

Iraq ranks 38th and Pakistan ranks 35th of 168 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Iraq averaged higher in 1 and Pakistan in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iraq Pakistan Difference Ahead
2000s 17.3% 17.6% 0.3% Pakistan
2010s 15.0% 13.5% 1.5% Iraq
2020s 15.2% 15.8% 0.6% Pakistan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Iraq or Pakistan?
Pakistan, at 16.5% against 14.9% in Iraq as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Iraq and Pakistan?
1.6%, with Pakistan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Pakistan?
23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Iraq and Pakistan rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
Iraq ranks 38th and Pakistan ranks 35th 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

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

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%.