South Korea vs Russia: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
South Korea
2.5%
in 2024
Russia
2.5%
in 2024
South Korea rank
108th
Russia rank
108th
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- South Korea
- Russia
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 2.5% against 2.5% in Russia, a difference of 0.0%.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Russia has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 108th and Russia ranks 108th of 171 countries.
Russia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Russia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | Russia |
| 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, South Korea or Russia?
- South Korea, at 2.5% against 2.5% in Russia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between South Korea and Russia?
- 0.0%, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Russia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do South Korea and Russia rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- South Korea ranks 108th and Russia 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%.