2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) in Germany
Germany: 2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) was 145.1 1000 No in 2023. ▲ Rising
2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) in Germany, 2015–2023
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 (male) (15 years old) in Germany is 145.1 1000 No, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 30.4% on the previous year and up 25.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) in Germany peaked at 223 1000 No in 2021 and was at its lowest, 115.9 1000 No, in 2015.
That places Germany 56th out of 63 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) in Germany, year by year
| Year | 1000 No | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 115.9 1000 No | — |
| 2016 | 145.3 1000 No | +25.4% |
| 2017 | 139.5 1000 No | -4.0% |
| 2018 | 125 1000 No | -10.4% |
| 2020 | 133.1 1000 No | +6.5% |
| 2021 | 223 1000 No | +67.5% |
| 2022 | 208.6 1000 No | -6.5% |
| 2023 | 145.1 1000 No | -30.4% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 145.1 1000 No is below the median for high income countries, which is 279.7 1000 No, 52% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Germany's 145.1 1000 No is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 209.3 1000 No, 69% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 131.43 1000 No | 115.9 1000 No | 145.3 1000 No | 4 |
| 2020s | 177.45 1000 No | 133.1 1000 No | 223 1000 No | 4 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More agriculture & rural data for Germany
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 2.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0087 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 527.18 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6813 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1786 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 0.9% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 0.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.7% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) in Germany?
- 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) in Germany was 145.1 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 223 1000 No in 2021.
- What is the lowest 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 115.9 1000 No in 2015.
- How does Germany rank for 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old)?
- Germany ranks 56th out of 63 countries with data for 2023.
- Is 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Germany 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: Lower bound. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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