Korea vs Saudi Arabia: Prevalence of undernourishment
Korea
2.5%
in 2023
Saudi Arabia
2.5%
in 2023
Korea rank
106th
Saudi Arabia rank
106th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Korea
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Korea currently reports 2.5% against 2.5% in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 0.0%.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
Korea ranks 106th and Saudi Arabia ranks 106th of 168 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Korea | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% | Saudi Arabia |
| 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, Korea or Saudi Arabia?
- Korea, at 2.5% against 2.5% in Saudi Arabia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Korea and Saudi Arabia?
- 0.0%, with Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Korea and Saudi Arabia?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Korea and Saudi Arabia rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Korea ranks 106th and Saudi Arabia 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%.