2.1.2 Number of moderately or severely food insecure people (both) in United Republic of Tanzania
United Republic of Tanzania: 2.1.2 Number of moderately or severely food insecure people (both) was 37,623 1000 No in 2024. ▲ Rising
2.1.2 Number of moderately or severely food insecure people (both) in United Republic of Tanzania, 2015–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 No.
Analysis
In 2024, 2.1.2 number of moderately or severely food insecure people (both) in United Republic of Tanzania stood at 37,623 1000 No. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.
The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 54.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 2.1.2 number of moderately or severely food insecure people (both) in United Republic of Tanzania peaked at 37,623 1000 No in 2024 and was at its lowest, 24,296 1000 No, in 2015.
2.1.2 Number of moderately or severely food insecure people (both) in United Republic of Tanzania, year by year
| Year | 1000 No | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 24,296 1000 No | — |
| 2016 | 28,442 1000 No | +17.1% |
| 2017 | 30,302 1000 No | +6.5% |
| 2018 | 30,975 1000 No | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 32,060 1000 No | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 33,813 1000 No | +5.5% |
| 2021 | 35,540 1000 No | +5.1% |
| 2022 | 36,231 1000 No | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 37,197 1000 No | +2.7% |
| 2024 | 37,623 1000 No | +1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 29,215 1000 No | 24,296 1000 No | 32,060 1000 No | 5 |
| 2020s | 36,081 1000 No | 33,813 1000 No | 37,623 1000 No | 5 |
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- 2 Ethiopia 72,553 1000 No compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 2.1.2 number of moderately or severely food insecure people (both) in United Republic of Tanzania?
- 2.1.2 number of moderately or severely food insecure people (both) in United Republic of Tanzania was 37,623 1000 No in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest 2.1.2 number of moderately or severely food insecure people (both) recorded in United Republic of Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 37,623 1000 No in 2024.
- What is the lowest 2.1.2 number of moderately or severely food insecure people (both) recorded in United Republic of Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 24,296 1000 No in 2015.
- How does United Republic of Tanzania rank for 2.1.2 number of moderately or severely food insecure people (both)?
- United Republic of Tanzania ranks 5th out of 11 countries with data for 2024.
- Is 2.1.2 number of moderately or severely food insecure people (both) rising or falling in United Republic of Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Republic of Tanzania data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of 2.1.2 Number of moderately or severely food insecure people (both sexes or no breakdown by sex) (all age ranges or no breakdown by age) — Confidence interval: Lower bound. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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