2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) in Canada

Canada: 2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) was 286.3 1000 No in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
286.3 1000 No
Change on year
up 11.9%
World rank
53rd
of 71 countries
All-time high
286.3 1000 No
in 2024
All-time low
115.9 1000 No
in 2018
Years of data
7
2018–2024

2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) in Canada, 2018–2024

01002003002018202120242018: 115.9 1000 No2019: 137.3 1000 No2020: 159.9 1000 No2021: 162.9 1000 No2022: 218.4 1000 No2023: 255.9 1000 No2024: 286.3 1000 No

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 No.

Analysis

Canada recorded 286.3 1000 No for 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) in 2024. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.9% on the previous year and up 147.0% over ten years.

Canada ranks 53rd of 71 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) in Canada, year by year

Annual values for 2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old and over) — Value in Canada, 2018 to 2024.
Year 1000 No Change
2018 115.9 1000 No
2019 137.3 1000 No +18.5%
2020 159.9 1000 No +16.5%
2021 162.9 1000 No +1.9%
2022 218.4 1000 No +34.1%
2023 255.9 1000 No +17.2%
2024 286.3 1000 No +11.9%

Canada compared with similar countries

  • Canada's 286.3 1000 No is below the median for high income countries, which is 298.3 1000 No, 96% of the median. (11 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 126.6 1000 No 115.9 1000 No 137.3 1000 No 2
2020s 216.68 1000 No 159.9 1000 No 286.3 1000 No 5

Countries ranked near Canada

  1. 50 Tunisia 325.9 1000 No compare
  2. 51 Spain 298.3 1000 No compare
  3. 52 Chile 292.2 1000 No compare
  4. 54 Namibia 251.5 1000 No compare
  5. 55 El Salvador 240.3 1000 No compare
  6. 56 Togo 215.9 1000 No compare

See the full ranking of 113 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) in Canada?
2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) in Canada was 286.3 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 (male) (15 years old) recorded in Canada?
The highest recorded value was 286.3 1000 No in 2024.
What is the lowest 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) recorded in Canada?
The lowest recorded value was 115.9 1000 No in 2018.
How does Canada rank for 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old)?
Canada ranks 53rd out of 71 countries with data for 2024.
Is 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) rising or falling in Canada?
Over the last ten years it is up 147.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Canada 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) — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old and over) — Value
Unit
1000 No
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
113 places, 1,103 data points, 2014–2025
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