United Kingdom vs United States: Prevalence of undernourishment
United Kingdom
2.5%
in 2023
United States
2.5%
in 2023
United Kingdom rank
106th
United States rank
106th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- United Kingdom
- United States
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 2.5% against 2.5% in United States, a difference of 0.0%.
Across all 23 years both countries report, United States has been ahead every year.
United Kingdom ranks 106th and United States ranks 106th of 168 countries.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Kingdom | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | — |
| 2010s | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | — |
| 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, United Kingdom or United States?
- United Kingdom, at 2.5% against 2.5% in United States as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between United Kingdom and United States?
- 0.0%, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom and United States?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do United Kingdom and United States rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- United Kingdom ranks 106th and United States 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
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%.