Portugal vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: 2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old)

Portugal
8.2 %
in 2024
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
8 %
in 2024
Portugal rank
85th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
88th

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

  • Portugal
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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How they compare

Portugal currently reports 8.2 % against 8 % in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 0.2 %.

Across all 10 years both countries report, Portugal has been ahead every year.

Portugal ranks 85th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 88th of 121 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Portugal United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
2010s 9.94 % 4.5 % 5.44 % Portugal
2020s 9.92 % 5.48 % 4.44 % Portugal

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), Portugal or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Portugal, at 8.2 % against 8 % in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2024.
What is the difference in 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) between Portugal and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
0.2 %, with Portugal ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Portugal and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
10 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2024.
How do Portugal and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old)?
Portugal ranks 85th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 88th of 121 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
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