North Korea vs Syria: Prevalence of undernourishment
North Korea
47.0%
in 2018
Syria
39.0%
in 2023
North Korea rank
3rd
Syria rank
5th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- North Korea
- Syria
How they compare
North Korea currently reports 47.0% against 39.0% in Syria, a difference of 8.0%.
That makes North Korea's figure about 1.2 times Syria's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, North Korea has been ahead every year.
North Korea ranks 3rd and Syria ranks 5th of 168 countries.
North Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Korea | Syria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 36.7% | 6.3% | 30.4% | North Korea |
| 2010s | 44.9% | 11.6% | 33.2% | North Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, North Korea or Syria?
- North Korea, at 47.0% against 39.0% in Syria as of 2018.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between North Korea and Syria?
- 8.0%, with North Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and Syria?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2018.
- How do North Korea and Syria rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- North Korea ranks 3rd and Syria ranks 5th 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%.