New Zealand vs Saudi Arabia: Prevalence of undernourishment
New Zealand
2.5%
in 2023
Saudi Arabia
2.5%
in 2023
New Zealand rank
106th
Saudi Arabia rank
106th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- New Zealand
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
New Zealand 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.
New Zealand 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 | New Zealand | 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, New Zealand or Saudi Arabia?
- New Zealand, at 2.5% against 2.5% in Saudi Arabia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between New Zealand and Saudi Arabia?
- 0.0%, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and Saudi Arabia?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do New Zealand and Saudi Arabia rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- New Zealand 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%.