2.1.2 Number of moderately or severely food insecure people (male) in Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
Small Island Developing States (SIDS): 2.1.2 Number of moderately or severely food insecure people (male) was 12,540 1000 No in 2025. ▲ Rising
2.1.2 Number of moderately or severely food insecure people (male) in Small Island Developing States (SIDS), 2014–2025
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 No.
Analysis
In 2025, 2.1.2 number of moderately or severely food insecure people (male) in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) stood at 12,540 1000 No.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.4% on the previous year and up 11.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 2.1.2 number of moderately or severely food insecure people (male) in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) peaked at 13,211 1000 No in 2020 and was at its lowest, 11,288 1000 No, in 2015.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.
2.1.2 Number of moderately or severely food insecure people (male) in Small Island Developing States (SIDS), year by year
| Year | 1000 No | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 11,707 1000 No | — |
| 2015 | 11,288 1000 No | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 11,678 1000 No | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 11,963 1000 No | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 11,957 1000 No | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 11,875 1000 No | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 13,211 1000 No | +11.2% |
| 2021 | 12,335 1000 No | -6.6% |
| 2022 | 12,754 1000 No | +3.4% |
| 2023 | 12,493 1000 No | -2.0% |
| 2024 | 12,373 1000 No | -1.0% |
| 2025 | 12,540 1000 No | +1.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11,745 1000 No | 11,288 1000 No | 11,963 1000 No | 6 |
| 2020s | 12,618 1000 No | 12,335 1000 No | 13,211 1000 No | 6 |
Countries ranked near Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
- 3 Bangladesh 15,392 1000 No compare
- 4 Democratic Republic of the Congo 23,684 1000 No compare
- 4 Pakistan 15,244 1000 No compare
- 5 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 13,685 1000 No compare
- 5 Philippines 13,302 1000 No compare
- 6 Kenya 12,365 1000 No compare
- 7 Egypt 11,136 1000 No compare
- 7 United Republic of Tanzania 11,127 1000 No compare
- 8 Afghanistan 8,964 1000 No compare
- 8 Viet Nam 2,997 1000 No compare
- 9 Yemen 8,784 1000 No compare
- 9 Melanesia 2,439 1000 No compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 2.1.2 number of moderately or severely food insecure people (male) in Small Island Developing States (SIDS)?
- 2.1.2 number of moderately or severely food insecure people (male) in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) was 12,540 1000 No in 2025, 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 (male) recorded in Small Island Developing States (SIDS)?
- The highest recorded value was 13,211 1000 No in 2020.
- What is the lowest 2.1.2 number of moderately or severely food insecure people (male) recorded in Small Island Developing States (SIDS)?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,288 1000 No in 2015.
- How does Small Island Developing States (SIDS) rank for 2.1.2 number of moderately or severely food insecure people (male)?
- Small Island Developing States (SIDS) ranks 6th out of 11 groups with data for 2025.
- Is 2.1.2 number of moderately or severely food insecure people (male) rising or falling in Small Island Developing States (SIDS)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Small Island Developing States (SIDS) 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 (male) (15 years old and over) — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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