Cuba vs Philippines: Share of people who are undernourished

Cuba
2.5 percent
in 2006
Philippines
3 percent
in 2023
Cuba rank
107th
Philippines rank
104th

Share of people who are undernourished over time

  • Cuba
  • Philippines
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How they compare

Philippines currently reports 3 percent against 2.5 percent in Cuba, a difference of 0.5 percent.

That makes Philippines's figure about 1.2 times Cuba's.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Philippines has been ahead every year.

Cuba ranks 107th and Philippines ranks 104th of 169 countries.

Philippines has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher share of people who are undernourished, Cuba or Philippines?
Philippines, at 3 percent against 2.5 percent in Cuba as of 2023.
What is the difference in share of people who are undernourished between Cuba and Philippines?
0.5 percent, with Philippines ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Cuba and Philippines?
6 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2006.
How do Cuba and Philippines rank globally for share of people who are undernourished?
Cuba ranks 107th and Philippines ranks 104th 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. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Share of people who are undernourished
Unit
percent
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
169 places, 3,850 data points, 2001–2023
Last refreshed

Share of the population whose daily food intake does not provide enough energy to maintain a normal, active, and healthy life.