Latvia vs United States: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Latvia
2.5%
in 2024
United States
2.5%
in 2024
Latvia rank
108th
United States rank
108th
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Latvia
- United States
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 2.5% against 2.5% in United States, a difference of 0.0%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Latvia ahead.
Latvia ranks 108th and United States ranks 108th of 171 countries.
Latvia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% | Latvia |
| 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, Latvia or United States?
- Latvia, at 2.5% against 2.5% in United States as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Latvia and United States?
- 0.0%, with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and United States?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Latvia and United States rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Latvia ranks 108th and United States 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%.