2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in Brazil
Brazil: 2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) was 1,202 1000 No in 2024. ◆ Volatile
2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in Brazil, 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 Brazil stood at 1,202 1000 No. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.
That represents a change of down 81.7% on the previous year and down 19.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in Brazil peaked at 17,871 1000 No in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1,202 1000 No, in 2024.
Brazil ranks 42nd of 90 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Brazil, year by year
| Year | 1000 No | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,492 1000 No | — |
| 2016 | 1,376 1000 No | -7.8% |
| 2017 | 1,797 1000 No | +30.6% |
| 2018 | 2,190 1000 No | +21.9% |
| 2019 | 6,354 1000 No | +190.1% |
| 2020 | 13,098 1000 No | +106.2% |
| 2021 | 17,871 1000 No | +36.4% |
| 2022 | 13,956 1000 No | -21.9% |
| 2023 | 6,580 1000 No | -52.9% |
| 2024 | 1,202 1000 No | -81.7% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 1,202 1000 No is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,239 1000 No, 97% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 1,202 1000 No is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1,545 1000 No, 78% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,642 1000 No | 1,376 1000 No | 6,354 1000 No | 5 |
| 2020s | 10,541 1000 No | 1,202 1000 No | 17,871 1000 No | 5 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More agriculture & rural data for Brazil
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0609 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 652.04 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.95 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1182 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 6.1% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 6.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 5.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in Brazil?
- 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in Brazil was 1,202 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 Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 17,871 1000 No in 2021.
- What is the lowest 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,202 1000 No in 2024.
- How does Brazil rank for 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no)?
- Brazil ranks 42nd 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 Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil 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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