2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) in Small island developing States (SIDS)
Small island developing States (SIDS): 2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) was 4,999 1000 No in 2025. ▬ Flat
2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) in Small island developing States (SIDS), 2014–2025
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 No.
Analysis
In 2025, 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) in Small island developing States (SIDS) stood at 4,999 1000 No. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.8% on the previous year and up 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) in Small island developing States (SIDS) peaked at 4,999 1000 No in 2025 and was at its lowest, 4,130 1000 No, in 2021.
2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) in Small island developing States (SIDS), year by year
| Year | 1000 No | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4,611 1000 No | — |
| 2015 | 4,466 1000 No | -3.2% |
| 2016 | 4,557 1000 No | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 4,671 1000 No | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 4,666 1000 No | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 4,647 1000 No | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 4,774 1000 No | +2.7% |
| 2021 | 4,130 1000 No | -13.5% |
| 2022 | 4,508 1000 No | +9.1% |
| 2023 | 4,581 1000 No | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 4,510 1000 No | -1.5% |
| 2025 | 4,999 1000 No | +10.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,603 1000 No | 4,466 1000 No | 4,671 1000 No | 6 |
| 2020s | 4,584 1000 No | 4,130 1000 No | 4,999 1000 No | 6 |
Countries ranked near Small island developing States (SIDS)
- 2 Ethiopia 5,088 1000 No compare
- 3 Kenya 4,338 1000 No compare
- 4 Democratic Republic of the Congo 11,961 1000 No compare
- 4 Egypt 3,433 1000 No compare
- 5 Malawi 3,388 1000 No compare
- 6 Pakistan 2,740 1000 No compare
- 6 United Republic of Tanzania 4,194 1000 No compare
- 7 Afghanistan 2,372 1000 No compare
- 7 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 1,441 1000 No compare
- 8 South Sudan 2,145 1000 No compare
- 8 Melanesia 1,056 1000 No compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) in Small island developing States (SIDS)?
- 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) in Small island developing States (SIDS) was 4,999 1000 No in 2025, 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 Small island developing States (SIDS)?
- The highest recorded value was 4,999 1000 No in 2025.
- What is the lowest 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) recorded in Small island developing States (SIDS)?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,130 1000 No in 2021.
- How does Small island developing States (SIDS) rank for 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old)?
- Small island developing States (SIDS) ranks 5th out of 10 groups with data for 2025.
- Is 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) rising or falling in Small island developing States (SIDS)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Small island developing States (SIDS) 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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