2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: 2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) was 250.9 1000 No in 2024. ▲ Rising
2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in Sri Lanka, 2015–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 No.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 250.9 1000 No for 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in 2024.
That represents a change of down 2.9% on the previous year and up 75.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in Sri Lanka peaked at 272.4 1000 No in 2021 and was at its lowest, 133.2 1000 No, in 2017.
Sri Lanka ranks 74th of 90 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | 1000 No | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 142.6 1000 No | — |
| 2016 | 135.9 1000 No | -4.7% |
| 2017 | 133.2 1000 No | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 154.3 1000 No | +15.8% |
| 2019 | 192.6 1000 No | +24.8% |
| 2020 | 245.9 1000 No | +27.7% |
| 2021 | 272.4 1000 No | +10.8% |
| 2022 | 271.5 1000 No | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 258.3 1000 No | -4.9% |
| 2024 | 250.9 1000 No | -2.9% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 250.9 1000 No is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,239 1000 No, 20% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 151.72 1000 No | 133.2 1000 No | 192.6 1000 No | 5 |
| 2020s | 259.8 1000 No | 245.9 1000 No | 272.4 1000 No | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
More agriculture & rural data for Sri Lanka
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 9.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0836 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 418.3 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.9172 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7955 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 8.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.7% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in Sri Lanka?
- 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) in Sri Lanka was 250.9 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 Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 272.4 1000 No in 2021.
- What is the lowest 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no) recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 133.2 1000 No in 2017.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (both sexes or no)?
- Sri Lanka ranks 74th 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 Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 75.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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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