2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia: 2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) was 17,347 1000 No in 2025. ▼ Falling
2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in Eastern Asia, 2014–2025
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 No.
Analysis
Eastern Asia recorded 17,347 1000 No for 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in 2025.
That represents a change of up 3.3% on the previous year and up 40.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in Eastern Asia peaked at 33,410 1000 No in 2020 and was at its lowest, 12,376 1000 No, in 2015.
That places Eastern Asia 17th out of 32 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 12 years of available data.
2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in Eastern Asia, year by year
| Year | 1000 No | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 13,014 1000 No | — |
| 2015 | 12,376 1000 No | -4.9% |
| 2016 | 24,263 1000 No | +96.1% |
| 2017 | 27,990 1000 No | +15.4% |
| 2018 | 30,941 1000 No | +10.5% |
| 2019 | 21,386 1000 No | -30.9% |
| 2020 | 33,410 1000 No | +56.2% |
| 2021 | 17,060 1000 No | -48.9% |
| 2022 | 16,053 1000 No | -5.9% |
| 2023 | 17,160 1000 No | +6.9% |
| 2024 | 16,785 1000 No | -2.2% |
| 2025 | 17,347 1000 No | +3.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 21,662 1000 No | 12,376 1000 No | 30,941 1000 No | 6 |
| 2020s | 19,636 1000 No | 16,053 1000 No | 33,410 1000 No | 6 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Asia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in Eastern Asia?
- 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in Eastern Asia was 17,347 1000 No in 2025, 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 Eastern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 33,410 1000 No in 2020.
- What is the lowest 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) recorded in Eastern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,376 1000 No in 2015.
- How does Eastern Asia rank for 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no)?
- Eastern Asia ranks 17th out of 32 groups with data for 2025.
- Is 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) rising or falling in Eastern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Eastern Asia 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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