Central Asia and Southern Asia vs Democratic Republic of the Congo: 2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no)
2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) over time
- Central Asia and Southern Asia
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
How they compare
Central Asia and Southern Asia currently reports 347,653 1000 No against 50,323 1000 No in Democratic Republic of the Congo, a difference of 297,330 1000 No.
That makes Central Asia and Southern Asia's figure about 6.9 times Democratic Republic of the Congo's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Central Asia and Southern Asia has been ahead every year.
Central Asia and Southern Asia ranks 2nd and Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 4th of 32 groups.
Central Asia and Southern Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central Asia and Southern Asia | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 349,082 1000 No | 38,036 1000 No | 311,046 1000 No | Central Asia and Southern Asia |
| 2020s | 385,882 1000 No | 44,955 1000 No | 340,927 1000 No | Central Asia and Southern Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no), Central Asia and Southern Asia or Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Central Asia and Southern Asia, at 347,653 1000 No against 50,323 1000 No in Democratic Republic of the Congo as of 2025.
- What is the difference in 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) between Central Asia and Southern Asia and Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- 297,330 1000 No, with Central Asia and Southern Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central Asia and Southern Asia and Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2019 to 2024.
- How do Central Asia and Southern Asia and Democratic Republic of the Congo rank globally for 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no)?
- Central Asia and Southern Asia ranks 2nd and Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 4th of 32 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as 2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no breakdown by sex) (all age ranges or no breakdown by age) — Confidence interval: Upper bound. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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