Philippines vs Spain: Prevalence of undernourishment

Philippines
3.0%
in 2023
Spain
2.5%
in 2023
Philippines rank
103rd
Spain rank
106th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

  • Philippines
  • Spain
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How they compare

Philippines currently reports 3.0% against 2.5% in Spain, a difference of 0.5%.

That makes Philippines's figure about 1.2 times Spain's.

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

Philippines ranks 103rd and Spain ranks 106th of 168 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Philippines Spain Difference Ahead
2000s 17.3% 2.5% 14.8% Philippines
2010s 11.3% 2.5% 8.8% Philippines
2020s 4.1% 2.5% 1.6% Philippines

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Philippines or Spain?
Philippines, at 3.0% against 2.5% in Spain as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Philippines and Spain?
0.5%, with Philippines ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and Spain?
23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Philippines and Spain rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
Philippines ranks 103rd and Spain 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
Last refreshed

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%.