Mexico vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Prevalence of undernourishment

Mexico
2.7%
in 2023
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2.5%
in 2023
Mexico rank
105th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
106th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

  • Mexico
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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How they compare

Mexico currently reports 2.7% against 2.5% in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 0.2%.

That makes Mexico's figure about 1.1 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Mexico has been ahead every year.

Mexico ranks 105th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 106th of 168 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Mexico United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 3.7% 2.5% 1.2% Mexico
2010s 3.7% 2.5% 1.2% 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Mexico, at 2.7% against 2.5% in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Mexico and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
0.2%, with Mexico ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Mexico and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
Mexico ranks 105th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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

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
215 places, 4,908 data points, 2001–2023
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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%.