2.1.2 Number of moderately or severely food insecure people (both) in Latvia
Latvia: 2.1.2 Number of moderately or severely food insecure people (both) was 218 1000 No in 2024. ▲ Rising
2.1.2 Number of moderately or severely food insecure people (both) in Latvia, 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 Latvia stood at 218 1000 No. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.
The figure is up 3.4% on the previous year and up 11.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 2.1.2 number of moderately or severely food insecure people (both) in Latvia peaked at 218 1000 No in 2024 and was at its lowest, 176.6 1000 No, in 2021.
Latvia ranks 105th of 112 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
2.1.2 Number of moderately or severely food insecure people (both) in Latvia, year by year
| Year | 1000 No | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 195.4 1000 No | — |
| 2016 | 186 1000 No | -4.8% |
| 2017 | 182.3 1000 No | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 182.6 1000 No | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 195.2 1000 No | +6.9% |
| 2020 | 178.4 1000 No | -8.6% |
| 2021 | 176.6 1000 No | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 192.5 1000 No | +9.0% |
| 2023 | 210.9 1000 No | +9.6% |
| 2024 | 218 1000 No | +3.4% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 218 1000 No is below the median for high income countries, which is 734.65 1000 No, 30% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 218 1000 No is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 711.3 1000 No, 31% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 188.3 1000 No | 182.3 1000 No | 195.4 1000 No | 5 |
| 2020s | 195.28 1000 No | 176.6 1000 No | 218 1000 No | 5 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
- 102 Kazakhstan 293.6 1000 No compare
- 103 Bosnia and Herzegovina 276.3 1000 No compare
- 104 Switzerland 235.2 1000 No compare
- 106 Armenia 210 1000 No compare
- 107 Lithuania 192.2 1000 No compare
- 108 Croatia 190.9 1000 No compare
More agriculture & rural data for Latvia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 12.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0401 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,055 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3137 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 4.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 4.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 9.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 2.1.2 number of moderately or severely food insecure people (both) in Latvia?
- 2.1.2 number of moderately or severely food insecure people (both) in Latvia was 218 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 Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 218 1000 No in 2024.
- What is the lowest 2.1.2 number of moderately or severely food insecure people (both) recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 176.6 1000 No in 2021.
- How does Latvia rank for 2.1.2 number of moderately or severely food insecure people (both)?
- Latvia ranks 105th out of 112 countries with data for 2024.
- Is 2.1.2 number of moderately or severely food insecure people (both) rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Latvia 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) — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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