Ireland vs United States: Prevalence of undernourishment
Ireland
2.5%
in 2023
United States
2.5%
in 2023
Ireland rank
106th
United States rank
106th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Ireland
- United States
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 2.5% against 2.5% in United States, a difference of 0.0%.
Across all 23 years both countries report, United States has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 106th and United States ranks 106th of 168 countries.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | United States | 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, Ireland or United States?
- Ireland, at 2.5% against 2.5% in United States as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Ireland and United States?
- 0.0%, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and United States?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Ireland and United States rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Ireland ranks 106th and United States ranks 106th 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%.