Lao People's Democratic Republic vs South Africa: 2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old)
2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) over time
- Lao People's Democratic Republic
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1,680 1000 No against 101.1 1000 No in Lao People's Democratic Republic, a difference of 1,579 1000 No.
That makes South Africa's figure about 16.6 times Lao People's Democratic Republic's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 10th and South Africa ranks 12th of 10 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lao People's Democratic Republic | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 121.4 1000 No | 1,215 1000 No | 1,094 1000 No | South Africa |
| 2020s | 117.92 1000 No | 1,562 1000 No | 1,444 1000 No | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old), Lao People's Democratic Republic or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 1,680 1000 No against 101.1 1000 No in Lao People's Democratic Republic as of 2024.
- What is the difference in 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) between Lao People's Democratic Republic and South Africa?
- 1,579 1000 No, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lao People's Democratic Republic and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2019 to 2024.
- How do Lao People's Democratic Republic and South Africa rank globally for 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old)?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 10th and South Africa ranks 12th of 10 countries.
- 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 (male) (15 years old and over) — Confidence interval: Lower bound. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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