North Korea vs Zambia: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
North Korea
47.0%
in 2018
Zambia
41.0%
in 2024
North Korea rank
3rd
Zambia rank
5th
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- North Korea
- Zambia
How they compare
North Korea currently reports 47.0% against 41.0% in Zambia, a difference of 6.0%.
That makes North Korea's figure about 1.1 times Zambia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Zambia ahead.
North Korea ranks 3rd and Zambia ranks 5th of 171 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, North Korea averaged higher in 1 and Zambia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Korea | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 36.7% | 48.3% | 11.6% | Zambia |
| 2010s | 44.9% | 37.3% | 7.6% | North Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, North Korea or Zambia?
- North Korea, at 47.0% against 41.0% in Zambia as of 2018.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between North Korea and Zambia?
- 6.0%, with North Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and Zambia?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2018.
- How do North Korea and Zambia rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- North Korea ranks 3rd and Zambia ranks 5th 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%.