Europe and Northern America vs Guatemala: Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the population
Europe and Northern America
8.7%
in 2025
Guatemala
49.0%
in 2024
Europe and Northern America rank
28th
Guatemala rank
30th
Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the population over time
- Europe and Northern America
- Guatemala
How they compare
Guatemala currently reports 49.0% against 8.7% in Europe and Northern America, a difference of 40.3%.
That makes Guatemala's figure about 5.6 times Europe and Northern America's.
Across all 10 years both countries report, Guatemala has been ahead every year.
Europe and Northern America ranks 28th and Guatemala ranks 30th of 35 groups.
Guatemala has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Europe and Northern America | Guatemala | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7.9% | 45.0% | 37.2% | Guatemala |
| 2020s | 8.0% | 52.2% | 44.2% | Guatemala |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the population, Europe and Northern America or Guatemala?
- Guatemala, at 49.0% against 8.7% in Europe and Northern America as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the population between Europe and Northern America and Guatemala?
- 40.3%, with Guatemala ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Europe and Northern America and Guatemala?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2024.
- How do Europe and Northern America and Guatemala rank globally for prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the population?
- Europe and Northern America ranks 28th and Guatemala ranks 30th of 35 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the population (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.