Philippines vs Samoa: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Philippines
3.4%
in 2024
Samoa
3.4%
in 2024
Philippines rank
99th
Samoa rank
99th
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Philippines
- Samoa
How they compare
Philippines currently reports 3.4% against 3.4% in Samoa, a difference of 0.0%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Philippines ahead.
Philippines ranks 99th and Samoa ranks 99th of 171 countries.
Philippines has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Philippines | Samoa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.3% | 4.1% | 13.2% | Philippines |
| 2010s | 11.2% | 4.7% | 6.5% | Philippines |
| 2020s | 4.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | Philippines |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Philippines or Samoa?
- Philippines, at 3.4% against 3.4% in Samoa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Philippines and Samoa?
- 0.0%, with Philippines ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and Samoa?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Philippines and Samoa rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Philippines ranks 99th and Samoa 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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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%.