South Korea vs Malaysia: Prevalence of undernourishment
South Korea
2.5
in 2023
Malaysia
2.5
in 2023
South Korea rank
107th
Malaysia rank
107th
Prevalence of undernourishment over time
- South Korea
- Malaysia
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 2.5 against 2.5 in Malaysia, a difference of 0.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Malaysia has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 107th and Malaysia ranks 107th of 169 countries.
Malaysia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.53 | 3.21 | 0.6778 | Malaysia |
| 2010s | 2.5 | 3.37 | 0.87 | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 2.5 | 2.55 | 0.05 | Malaysia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, South Korea or Malaysia?
- South Korea, at 2.5 against 2.5 in Malaysia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between South Korea and Malaysia?
- 0, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Malaysia?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do South Korea and Malaysia rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?
- South Korea ranks 107th and Malaysia 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.