2.1.2 Number of moderately or severely food insecure people (both) in South Sudan
South Sudan: 2.1.2 Number of moderately or severely food insecure people (both) was 10,541 1000 No in 2024. ▲ Rising
2.1.2 Number of moderately or severely food insecure people (both) in South Sudan, 2017–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 No.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 2.1.2 number of moderately or severely food insecure people (both) in South Sudan is 10,541 1000 No, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 4.2% on the previous year and up 19.0% over ten years.
That places South Sudan 28th out of 112 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
2.1.2 Number of moderately or severely food insecure people (both) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | 1000 No | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8,855 1000 No | — |
| 2018 | 8,722 1000 No | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 8,925 1000 No | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 9,215 1000 No | +3.3% |
| 2021 | 9,482 1000 No | +2.9% |
| 2022 | 9,711 1000 No | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 10,112 1000 No | +4.1% |
| 2024 | 10,541 1000 No | +4.2% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 10,541 1000 No is below the median for low income countries, which is 13,133 1000 No, 80% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 10,541 1000 No is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9,735 1000 No, 1.1× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8,834 1000 No | 8,722 1000 No | 8,925 1000 No | 3 |
| 2020s | 9,812 1000 No | 9,215 1000 No | 10,541 1000 No | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More agriculture & rural data for South Sudan
- Rural population, per capita 0.7832 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 17.13 % change on previous year (2015)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1036 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 111.85 current US$ per person (2015)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 10.4% (2015)
- Rural population 9.55 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.6% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 10.4% (2015)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 2.1.2 number of moderately or severely food insecure people (both) in South Sudan?
- 2.1.2 number of moderately or severely food insecure people (both) in South Sudan was 10,541 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 South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 10,541 1000 No in 2024.
- What is the lowest 2.1.2 number of moderately or severely food insecure people (both) recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,722 1000 No in 2018.
- How does South Sudan rank for 2.1.2 number of moderately or severely food insecure people (both)?
- South Sudan ranks 28th 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 South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Sudan 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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