2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (female) (15 years old) in Kenya
Kenya: 2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (female) (15 years old) was 4,907 1000 No in 2024. ▲ Rising
2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (female) (15 years old) in Kenya, 2015–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 No.
Analysis
Kenya recorded 4,907 1000 No for 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (female) (15 years old) in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.6% on the previous year and up 117.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (female) (15 years old) in Kenya peaked at 5,039 1000 No in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2,256 1000 No, in 2015.
Kenya ranks 5th of 70 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (female) (15 years old) in Kenya, year by year
| Year | 1000 No | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,256 1000 No | — |
| 2016 | 2,769 1000 No | +22.8% |
| 2017 | 3,455 1000 No | +24.8% |
| 2018 | 3,847 1000 No | +11.4% |
| 2019 | 4,226 1000 No | +9.8% |
| 2020 | 4,556 1000 No | +7.8% |
| 2021 | 4,907 1000 No | +7.7% |
| 2022 | 4,957 1000 No | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 5,039 1000 No | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 4,907 1000 No | -2.6% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 4,907 1000 No is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,073 1000 No, 4.6× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 4,907 1000 No is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,073 1000 No, 4.6× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,310 1000 No | 2,256 1000 No | 4,226 1000 No | 5 |
| 2020s | 4,873 1000 No | 4,556 1000 No | 5,039 1000 No | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 2 Ethiopia 6,916 1000 No compare
- 3 Pakistan 5,747 1000 No compare
- 4 Democratic Republic of the Congo 13,286 1000 No compare
- 4 Egypt 5,295 1000 No compare
- 6 Afghanistan 4,200 1000 No compare
- 6 United Republic of Tanzania 4,496 1000 No compare
- 7 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 1,400 1000 No compare
- 7 Malawi 3,983 1000 No compare
- 8 South Sudan 2,359 1000 No compare
- 8 Melanesia 1,073 1000 No compare
More agriculture & rural data for Kenya
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 16.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2316 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 547.24 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6779 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 23.2% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 23.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 12.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (female) (15 years old) in Kenya?
- 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (female) (15 years old) in Kenya was 4,907 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 (female) (15 years old) recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 5,039 1000 No in 2023.
- What is the lowest 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (female) (15 years old) recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,256 1000 No in 2015.
- How does Kenya rank for 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (female) (15 years old)?
- Kenya ranks 5th out of 70 countries with data for 2024.
- Is 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (female) (15 years old) rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 117.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Kenya 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 (female) (15 years old and over) — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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