2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: 2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) was 4.4 % in 2024. ▲ Rising
2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) in Republic of Korea, 2015–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in %.
Analysis
Republic of Korea recorded 4.4 % for 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) in 2024.
That represents a change of down 2.2% on the previous year and up 4.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) in Republic of Korea peaked at 4.6 % in 2021 and was at its lowest, 3.7 %, in 2016.
Republic of Korea ranks 111th of 121 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4.2 % | — |
| 2016 | 3.7 % | -11.9% |
| 2017 | 4 % | +8.1% |
| 2018 | 3.7 % | -7.5% |
| 2019 | 4.1 % | +10.8% |
| 2020 | 4.3 % | +4.9% |
| 2021 | 4.6 % | +7.0% |
| 2022 | 4.4 % | -4.3% |
| 2023 | 4.5 % | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 4.4 % | -2.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.94 % | 3.7 % | 4.2 % | 5 |
| 2020s | 4.44 % | 4.3 % | 4.6 % | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) in Republic of Korea?
- 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) in Republic of Korea was 4.4 % in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 4.6 % in 2021.
- What is the lowest 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.7 % in 2016.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old)?
- Republic of Korea ranks 111th out of 121 countries with data for 2024.
- Is 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of 2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) (no breakdown by urbanisation) — Value — Female — All age ranges or no breakdown by age — National. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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