Democratic Republic of the Congo vs South Sudan: 2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old)

Democratic Republic of the Congo
81.6 %
in 2024
South Sudan
88.8 %
in 2024
Democratic Republic of the Congo rank
1st
South Sudan rank
1st

2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) over time

  • Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • South Sudan
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How they compare

South Sudan currently reports 88.8 % against 81.6 % in Democratic Republic of the Congo, a difference of 7.2 %.

That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.1 times Democratic Republic of the Congo's.

Across all 6 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.

Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 1st and South Sudan ranks 1st of 11 countries.

South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Democratic Republic of the Congo South Sudan Difference Ahead
2010s 69.7 % 85.7 % 16 % South Sudan
2020s 78.5 % 87.58 % 9.08 % South Sudan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old), Democratic Republic of the Congo or South Sudan?
South Sudan, at 88.8 % against 81.6 % in Democratic Republic of the Congo as of 2024.
What is the difference in 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) between Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan?
7.2 %, with South Sudan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan?
6 years are reported by both, from 2019 to 2024.
How do Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan rank globally for 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old)?
Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 1st and South Sudan ranks 1st of 11 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as 2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) (no breakdown by urbanisation) — Value — Male — All age ranges or no breakdown by age — National. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) (no breakdown by urbanisation) — Value — Male — All age ranges or no breakdown by age — National
Unit
%
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
169 places, 1,581 data points, 2015–2024
Last refreshed

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