2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Lao People's Democratic Republic: 2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) was 141.4 1000 No in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
141.4 1000 No
Change on year
down 5.7%
World rank
10th
of 10 countries
All-time high
171.5 1000 No
in 2021
All-time low
141.4 1000 No
in 2024
Years of data
6
2019–2024

2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2019–2024

0501001502019202120242019: 163.6 1000 No2020: 169.8 1000 No2021: 171.5 1000 No2022: 158.1 1000 No2023: 150 1000 No2024: 141.4 1000 No

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

Analysis

Lao People's Democratic Republic recorded 141.4 1000 No for 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.

That represents a change of down 5.7% on the previous year and down 13.6% over ten years.

2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year

Annual values for 2.1.2 Number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old and over) — Value in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2019 to 2024.
Year 1000 No Change
2019 163.6 1000 No
2020 169.8 1000 No +3.8%
2021 171.5 1000 No +1.0%
2022 158.1 1000 No -7.8%
2023 150 1000 No -5.1%
2024 141.4 1000 No -5.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 163.6 1000 No 163.6 1000 No 163.6 1000 No 1
2020s 158.16 1000 No 141.4 1000 No 171.5 1000 No 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 141.4 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 Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The highest recorded value was 171.5 1000 No in 2021.
What is the lowest 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 141.4 1000 No in 2024.
How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old)?
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 10th out of 10 countries with data for 2024.
Is 2.1.2 number of severely food insecure people (male) (15 years old) rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Over the last ten years it is down 13.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic 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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