Least Developed Countries (LDCs) vs Melanesia: 2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (female) (15)
2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (female) (15) over time
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
- Melanesia
How they compare
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) currently reports 54.6 % against 53.9 % in Melanesia, a difference of 0.7 %.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2017 it was Melanesia ahead.
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 4th and Melanesia ranks 5th of 11 groups.
Across the 2 decades both report, Least Developed Countries (LDCs) averaged higher in 1 and Melanesia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) | Melanesia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 50.83 % | 52.2 % | 1.37 % | Melanesia |
| 2020s | 54.75 % | 53.62 % | 1.13 % | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
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 (female) (15), Least Developed Countries (LDCs) or Melanesia?
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs), at 54.6 % against 53.9 % in Melanesia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (female) (15) between Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Melanesia?
- 0.7 %, with Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Melanesia?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2025.
- How do Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Melanesia rank globally for 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (female) (15)?
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 4th and Melanesia ranks 5th of 11 groups.
- 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 (female) (15 years old and over) (no breakdown by urbanisation) — Value. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
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