2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in South Sudan
South Sudan: 2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) was 7,471 1000 No in 2024. ▲ Rising
2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in South Sudan, 2017–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 No.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in South Sudan is 7,471 1000 No, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.2% on the previous year and up 9.7% over ten years.
That places South Sudan 8th 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 South Sudan, year by year
| Year | 1000 No | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6,808 1000 No | — |
| 2018 | 6,542 1000 No | -3.9% |
| 2019 | 6,558 1000 No | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 6,639 1000 No | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 6,865 1000 No | +3.4% |
| 2022 | 7,030 1000 No | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 7,241 1000 No | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 7,471 1000 No | +3.2% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 7,471 1000 No is above the median for low income countries, which is 3,923 1000 No, 1.9× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 7,471 1000 No is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2,384 1000 No, 3.1× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6,636 1000 No | 6,542 1000 No | 6,808 1000 No | 3 |
| 2020s | 7,049 1000 No | 6,639 1000 No | 7,471 1000 No | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 5 Egypt 13,666 1000 No compare
- 5 United Republic of Tanzania 15,733 1000 No compare
- 6 Afghanistan 12,865 1000 No compare
- 7 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 4,398 1000 No compare
- 7 Malawi 12,574 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
- 10 Lao People's Democratic Republic 429.6 1000 No compare
- 10 Uganda 6,366 1000 No compare
- 11 Angola 6,127 1000 No compare
- 11 Republic of Moldova 181.7 1000 No compare
More agriculture & rural data for South Sudan
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 17.13 % change on previous year (2015)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1036 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 111.85 current US$ per person (2015)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7832 units per person (2025)
- Rural population 9.55 million (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 10.4% (2015)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 1.24 billion current US$ (2015)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 10.4% (2015)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in South Sudan?
- 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in South Sudan was 7,471 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 South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 7,471 1000 No in 2024.
- What is the lowest 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,542 1000 No in 2018.
- How does South Sudan rank for 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no)?
- South Sudan ranks 8th 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 South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Sudan 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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