2.1.2 Number of moderately or severely food insecure people (female) in Pakistan
Pakistan: 2.1.2 Number of moderately or severely food insecure people (female) was 21,587 1000 No in 2024. ▲ Rising
2.1.2 Number of moderately or severely food insecure people (female) in Pakistan, 2015–2024
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 (female) in Pakistan is 21,587 1000 No, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 2.1.2 number of moderately or severely food insecure people (female) in Pakistan peaked at 23,114 1000 No in 2021 and was at its lowest, 9,452 1000 No, in 2016.
Pakistan ranks 3rd of 110 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
2.1.2 Number of moderately or severely food insecure people (female) in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | 1000 No | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10,795 1000 No | — |
| 2016 | 9,452 1000 No | -12.4% |
| 2017 | 10,219 1000 No | +8.1% |
| 2018 | 11,026 1000 No | +7.9% |
| 2019 | 18,291 1000 No | +65.9% |
| 2020 | 20,143 1000 No | +10.1% |
| 2021 | 23,114 1000 No | +14.7% |
| 2022 | 20,468 1000 No | -11.4% |
| 2023 | 21,598 1000 No | +5.5% |
| 2024 | 21,587 1000 No | -0.1% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 21,587 1000 No is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2,924 1000 No, 7.4× the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 21,587 1000 No is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,347 1000 No, 16.0× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11,956 1000 No | 9,452 1000 No | 18,291 1000 No | 5 |
| 2020s | 21,382 1000 No | 20,143 1000 No | 23,114 1000 No | 5 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 1 Nigeria 53,668 1000 No compare
- 2 Ethiopia 26,331 1000 No compare
- 4 Bangladesh 18,473 1000 No compare
- 4 Democratic Republic of the Congo 25,041 1000 No compare
- 5 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 13,805 1000 No compare
- 5 Philippines 14,475 1000 No compare
- 6 Egypt 13,692 1000 No compare
More agriculture & rural data for Pakistan
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 6.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2302 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 367.4 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.984 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6047 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 23.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 23.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 4.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 2.1.2 number of moderately or severely food insecure people (female) in Pakistan?
- 2.1.2 number of moderately or severely food insecure people (female) in Pakistan was 21,587 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 (female) recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 23,114 1000 No in 2021.
- What is the lowest 2.1.2 number of moderately or severely food insecure people (female) recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,452 1000 No in 2016.
- How does Pakistan rank for 2.1.2 number of moderately or severely food insecure people (female)?
- Pakistan ranks 3rd out of 110 countries with data for 2024.
- Is 2.1.2 number of moderately or severely food insecure people (female) rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Pakistan 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 (female) (15 years old and over) — Confidence interval: Upper bound. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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