Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Saudi Arabia or United Kingdom?

Saudi Arabia, at 2.5% against 2.5% in United Kingdom as of 2024.

How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and United Kingdom?

24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.

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.

Saudi Arabia vs United Kingdom: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)

Saudi Arabia

2.5%

in 2024

United Kingdom

2.5%

in 2024

Saudi Arabia rank

108th

United Kingdom rank

108th

Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) over time

Saudi Arabia
United Kingdom

How they compare

Saudi Arabia currently reports 2.5% against 2.5% in United Kingdom, a difference of 0.0%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.

Saudi Arabia ranks 108th and United Kingdom ranks 108th of 171 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Saudi Arabia	United Kingdom	Difference	Ahead
2000s	4.1%	2.5%	1.6%	Saudi Arabia
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 United Kingdom?: Saudi Arabia, at 2.5% against 2.5% in United Kingdom as of 2024.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Saudi Arabia and United Kingdom?: 0.0%, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and United Kingdom?: 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
How do Saudi Arabia and United Kingdom rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?: Saudi Arabia ranks 108th and United Kingdom 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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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: 218 places, 5,187 data points, 2001–2024
Last refreshed: 29 October 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%.