2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) in Brazil
Brazil: 2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) was 2,238 1000 No in 2023. ◆ Volatile
2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) in Brazil, 2017–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 No.
Analysis
In 2023, 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) in Brazil stood at 2,238 1000 No.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 48.5% on the previous year and up 346.2% over ten years.
Brazil ranks 10th of 76 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) in Brazil, year by year
| Year | 1000 No | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 501.6 1000 No | — |
| 2018 | 607.3 1000 No | +21.1% |
| 2019 | 2,214 1000 No | +264.5% |
| 2020 | 4,174 1000 No | +88.5% |
| 2021 | 5,911 1000 No | +41.6% |
| 2022 | 4,342 1000 No | -26.5% |
| 2023 | 2,238 1000 No | -48.5% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 2,238 1000 No is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 781.85 1000 No, 2.9× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 2,238 1000 No is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 781.85 1000 No, 2.9× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,108 1000 No | 501.6 1000 No | 2,214 1000 No | 3 |
| 2020s | 4,166 1000 No | 2,238 1000 No | 5,911 1000 No | 4 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
- 7 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 2,593 1000 No compare
- 7 Pakistan 3,218 1000 No compare
- 8 Cameroon 2,295 1000 No compare
- 8 Melanesia 1,181 1000 No compare
- 9 South Sudan 2,265 1000 No compare
- 9 Viet Nam 765.3 1000 No
- 10 Lao People's Democratic Republic 181.6 1000 No compare
- 11 Argentina 2,127 1000 No compare
- 12 South Africa 2,025 1000 No compare
- 13 Myanmar 1,933 1000 No compare
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 (male) (15 years old) in Brazil?
- 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) in Brazil was 2,238 1000 No in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 5,911 1000 No in 2021.
- What is the lowest 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 501.6 1000 No in 2017.
- How does Brazil rank for 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old)?
- Brazil ranks 10th out of 76 countries with data for 2023.
- Is 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 346.2%. 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 (male) (15 years old and over) — Confidence interval: Upper bound. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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