Saudi Arabia vs Turkey: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Saudi Arabia
2.5%
in 2024
Turkey
2.5%
in 2024
Saudi Arabia rank
108th
Turkey rank
108th
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time
- Saudi Arabia
- Turkey
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 2.5% against 2.5% in Turkey, a difference of 0.0%.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Turkey ahead.
Saudi Arabia ranks 108th and Turkey ranks 108th of 171 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Saudi Arabia averaged higher in 1 and Turkey in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | Turkey | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.1% | 18.5% | 14.4% | Turkey |
| 2010s | 2.8% | 2.5% | 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, Saudi Arabia or Turkey?
- Saudi Arabia, at 2.5% against 2.5% in Turkey as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Saudi Arabia and Turkey?
- 0.0%, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Turkey?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Saudi Arabia and Turkey rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 108th and Turkey ranks 108th 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%.