Mexico vs Saudi Arabia: Prevalence of undernourishment
Mexico
2.7%
in 2023
Saudi Arabia
2.5%
in 2023
Mexico rank
105th
Saudi Arabia rank
106th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- Mexico
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 2.7% against 2.5% in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 0.2%.
That makes Mexico's figure about 1.1 times Saudi Arabia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Mexico ranks 105th and Saudi Arabia ranks 106th of 168 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Mexico averaged higher in 2 and Saudi Arabia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 3.7% | 2.8% | 1.0% | Mexico |
| 2020s | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.4% | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Mexico or Saudi Arabia?
- Mexico, at 2.7% against 2.5% in Saudi Arabia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Mexico and Saudi Arabia?
- 0.2%, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Saudi Arabia?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Mexico and Saudi Arabia rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Mexico ranks 105th 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%.