South Korea vs Malaysia: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
South Korea
2.5%
in 2024
Malaysia
2.5%
in 2024
South Korea rank
108th
Malaysia rank
108th
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- South Korea
- Malaysia
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 2.5% against 2.5% in Malaysia, a difference of 0.0%.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Malaysia has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 108th and Malaysia ranks 108th of 171 countries.
Malaysia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | Malaysia |
| 2010s | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | Malaysia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, South Korea or Malaysia?
- South Korea, at 2.5% against 2.5% in Malaysia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between South Korea and Malaysia?
- 0.0%, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Malaysia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do South Korea and Malaysia rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- South Korea ranks 108th and Malaysia ranks 108th 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%.