Iceland vs Malta: Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished
Iceland
2.1 percent
in 2023
Malta
2.1 percent
in 2023
Iceland rank
89th
Malta rank
89th
Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished over time
- Iceland
- Malta
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 2.1 percent against 2.1 percent in Malta, a difference of 0 percent.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2015 it was Iceland ahead.
Iceland ranks 89th and Malta ranks 89th of 125 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Iceland averaged higher in 1 and Malta in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | Malta | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.58 percent | 1.12 percent | 0.46 percent | Iceland |
| 2020s | 1.73 percent | 1.85 percent | 0.125 percent | Malta |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished, Iceland or Malta?
- Iceland, at 2.1 percent against 2.1 percent in Malta as of 2023.
- What is the difference in share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished between Iceland and Malta?
- 0 percent, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Malta?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2023.
- How do Iceland and Malta rank globally for share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished?
- Iceland ranks 89th and Malta ranks 89th of 125 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 the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Both metrics indicate that someone does not get enough food (in terms of calories) to eat: these metrics should be strongly correlated. Severe food insecurity is measured based on food security questionnaires among households. Undernourishment is based on estimates of actual calorie intake across the population.