Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Mexico or Philippines?

Philippines, at 3.4% against 3.1% in Mexico as of 2024.

How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Philippines?

24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.

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.

Mexico vs Philippines: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)

Mexico

3.1%

in 2024

Philippines

3.4%

in 2024

Mexico rank

101st

Philippines rank

99th

Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time

Mexico
Philippines

How they compare

Philippines currently reports 3.4% against 3.1% in Mexico, a difference of 0.3%.

That makes Philippines's figure about 1.1 times Mexico's.

Across all 24 years both countries report, Philippines has been ahead every year.

Mexico ranks 101st and Philippines ranks 99th of 171 countries.

Philippines has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Mexico	Philippines	Difference	Ahead
2000s	3.7%	17.3%	13.6%	Philippines
2010s	3.9%	11.2%	7.3%	Philippines
2020s	3.2%	4.2%	1.0%	Philippines

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Mexico or Philippines?: Philippines, at 3.4% against 3.1% in Mexico as of 2024.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Mexico and Philippines?: 0.3%, with Philippines ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Philippines?: 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
How do Mexico and Philippines rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?: Mexico ranks 101st and Philippines ranks 99th 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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Indicator: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Unit: % of population
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 218 places, 5,187 data points, 2001–2024
Last refreshed: 29 October 2026

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%.