China vs South Korea: Prevalence of undernourishment
China
2.5
in 2023
South Korea
2.5
in 2023
China rank
107th
South Korea rank
107th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- China
- South Korea
How they compare
China currently reports 2.5 against 2.5 in South Korea, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2001 it was China ahead.
China ranks 107th and South Korea ranks 107th of 169 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.7 | 2.53 | 4.17 | China |
| 2010s | 2.5 | 2.5 | 0 | — |
| 2020s | 2.5 | 2.5 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, China or South Korea?
- China, at 2.5 against 2.5 in South Korea as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between China and South Korea?
- 0, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and South Korea?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do China and South Korea rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- China ranks 107th and South Korea ranks 107th of 169 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Prevalence of undernourishment. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.