Mexico vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories
Mexico
2.7 percent
in 2023
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2.5 percent
in 2023
Mexico rank
106th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
107th
Share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories over time
- Mexico
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 2.7 percent against 2.5 percent in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 0.2 percent.
That makes Mexico's figure about 1.1 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Mexico has been ahead every year.
Mexico ranks 106th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 107th of 169 countries.
Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.7 percent | 2.5 percent | 1.2 percent | Mexico |
| 2010s | 3.72 percent | 2.5 percent | 1.22 percent | Mexico |
| 2020s | 2.9 percent | 2.5 percent | 0.4 percent | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories, Mexico or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Mexico, at 2.7 percent against 2.5 percent in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories between Mexico and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 0.2 percent, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Mexico and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories?
- Mexico ranks 106th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 107th of 169 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Share of the population whose daily food intake does not provide enough energy to maintain a normal, active, and healthy life.