2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in Pakistan
Pakistan: 2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) was 13,011 1000 No in 2024. ◆ Volatile
2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in Pakistan, 2015–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 No.
Analysis
Pakistan recorded 13,011 1000 No for 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in 2024. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.
That represents a change of up 17.7% on the previous year and up 628.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in Pakistan peaked at 13,011 1000 No in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1,574 1000 No, in 2016.
That places Pakistan 4th out of 82 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | 1000 No | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,786 1000 No | — |
| 2016 | 1,574 1000 No | -11.9% |
| 2017 | 2,645 1000 No | +68.0% |
| 2018 | 3,436 1000 No | +29.9% |
| 2019 | 10,803 1000 No | +214.4% |
| 2020 | 11,349 1000 No | +5.1% |
| 2021 | 12,782 1000 No | +12.6% |
| 2022 | 8,698 1000 No | -31.9% |
| 2023 | 11,055 1000 No | +27.1% |
| 2024 | 13,011 1000 No | +17.7% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 13,011 1000 No is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,679 1000 No, 7.7× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 13,011 1000 No is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 902.3 1000 No, 14.4× the median. (9 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,049 1000 No | 1,574 1000 No | 10,803 1000 No | 5 |
| 2020s | 11,379 1000 No | 8,698 1000 No | 13,011 1000 No | 5 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 1 Nigeria 58,003 1000 No compare
- 2 Ethiopia 17,787 1000 No compare
- 3 Kenya 14,350 1000 No compare
- 4 Democratic Republic of the Congo 45,545 1000 No compare
- 5 Malawi 12,267 1000 No compare
- 5 United Republic of Tanzania 14,558 1000 No compare
- 6 Egypt 12,036 1000 No compare
- 7 Afghanistan 10,265 1000 No compare
- 7 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 3,258 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 severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in Pakistan?
- 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in Pakistan was 13,011 1000 No in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 13,011 1000 No in 2024.
- What is the lowest 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,574 1000 No in 2016.
- How does Pakistan rank for 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no)?
- Pakistan ranks 4th out of 82 countries with data for 2024.
- Is 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 628.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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 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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