What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Russian Federation and Saudi Arabia?

0.0%, with Russian Federation ahead.

How many years of comparable data are there for Russian Federation and Saudi Arabia?

23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.

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.

Russian Federation vs Saudi Arabia: Prevalence of undernourishment

Russian Federation

2.5%

in 2023

Saudi Arabia

2.5%

in 2023

Russian Federation rank

106th

Saudi Arabia rank

106th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

Russian Federation
Saudi Arabia

How they compare

Russian Federation 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.

Russian Federation 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	Russian Federation	Saudi Arabia	Difference	Ahead
2000s	2.8%	4.1%	1.3%	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, Russian Federation or Saudi Arabia?: Russian Federation, at 2.5% against 2.5% in Saudi Arabia as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Russian Federation and Saudi Arabia?: 0.0%, with Russian Federation ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Russian Federation and Saudi Arabia?: 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Russian Federation and Saudi Arabia rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?: Russian Federation 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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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: 03 September 2026

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%.