2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: 2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) was 12,865 1000 No in 2024. ▲ Rising
2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in Afghanistan, 2015–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 No.
Analysis
In 2024, 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in Afghanistan stood at 12,865 1000 No.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and up 158.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in Afghanistan peaked at 12,874 1000 No in 2023 and was at its lowest, 4,984 1000 No, in 2015.
That places Afghanistan 6th out of 90 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | 1000 No | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,984 1000 No | — |
| 2016 | 5,253 1000 No | +5.4% |
| 2017 | 6,191 1000 No | +17.8% |
| 2018 | 6,349 1000 No | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 7,489 1000 No | +18.0% |
| 2020 | 8,795 1000 No | +17.4% |
| 2021 | 11,307 1000 No | +28.6% |
| 2022 | 12,441 1000 No | +10.0% |
| 2023 | 12,874 1000 No | +3.5% |
| 2024 | 12,865 1000 No | -0.1% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 12,865 1000 No is above the median for low income countries, which is 3,923 1000 No, 3.3× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 12,865 1000 No is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,030 1000 No, 12.5× the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6,053 1000 No | 4,984 1000 No | 7,489 1000 No | 5 |
| 2020s | 11,656 1000 No | 8,795 1000 No | 12,874 1000 No | 5 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 3 Kenya 14,934 1000 No compare
- 4 Democratic Republic of the Congo 47,934 1000 No compare
- 4 Pakistan 13,816 1000 No compare
- 5 Egypt 13,666 1000 No compare
- 5 United Republic of Tanzania 15,733 1000 No compare
- 7 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 4,398 1000 No compare
- 7 Malawi 12,574 1000 No compare
- 8 South Sudan 7,471 1000 No compare
- 8 Melanesia 3,270 1000 No compare
- 9 Cameroon 6,949 1000 No compare
- 9 Viet Nam 1,771 1000 No compare
More agriculture & rural data for Afghanistan
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 2.31 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3429 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 142.96 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7406 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 34.3% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 34.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 21.0% (2019)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.8% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in Afghanistan?
- 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in Afghanistan was 12,865 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 Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 12,874 1000 No in 2023.
- What is the lowest 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,984 1000 No in 2015.
- How does Afghanistan rank for 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no)?
- Afghanistan ranks 6th out of 90 countries with data for 2024.
- Is 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 158.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Afghanistan 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) — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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