South Korea vs Switzerland: Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished
South Korea
1.1 percent
in 2023
Switzerland
1.1 percent
in 2023
South Korea rank
107th
Switzerland rank
107th
Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished over time
- South Korea
- Switzerland
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 1.1 percent against 1.1 percent in Switzerland, a difference of 0 percent.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2015 it was Switzerland ahead.
South Korea ranks 107th and Switzerland ranks 107th of 125 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 1 and Switzerland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.52 percent | 0.96 percent | 0.44 percent | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 0.875 percent | 0.825 percent | 0.05 percent | South Korea |
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, South Korea or Switzerland?
- South Korea, at 1.1 percent against 1.1 percent in Switzerland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished between South Korea and Switzerland?
- 0 percent, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Switzerland?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2023.
- How do South Korea and Switzerland rank globally for share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished?
- South Korea ranks 107th and Switzerland ranks 107th 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.