2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) in South-Eastern Asia

South-Eastern Asia: 2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) was 13.8 % in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
13.8 %
Change on year
down 4.2%
Rank
25th
of 37 groups
All-time high
14.9 %
in 2021
All-time low
13.8 %
in 2015
Years of data
10
2015–2024

2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) in South-Eastern Asia, 2015–2024

0510152015201920242015: 13.8 %2016: 14.1 %2017: 14.2 %2018: 14.2 %2019: 14.5 %2020: 14.6 %2021: 14.9 %2022: 14.7 %2023: 14.4 %2024: 13.8 %

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2024, 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) in South-Eastern Asia stood at 13.8 %. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.

The figure is down 4.2% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) in South-Eastern Asia peaked at 14.9 % in 2021 and was at its lowest, 13.8 %, in 2015.

South-Eastern Asia ranks 25th of 37 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.

2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) in South-Eastern Asia, year by year

Annual values for 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 in South-Eastern Asia, 2015 to 2024.
Year % Change
2015 13.8 %
2016 14.1 % +2.2%
2017 14.2 % +0.7%
2018 14.2 % +0.0%
2019 14.5 % +2.1%
2020 14.6 % +0.7%
2021 14.9 % +2.1%
2022 14.7 % -1.3%
2023 14.4 % -2.0%
2024 13.8 % -4.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 14.16 % 13.8 % 14.5 % 5
2020s 14.48 % 13.8 % 14.9 % 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) in South-Eastern Asia?
2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) in South-Eastern Asia was 13.8 % 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 South-Eastern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 14.9 % in 2021.
What is the lowest 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) recorded in South-Eastern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 13.8 % in 2015.
How does South-Eastern Asia rank for 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old)?
South-Eastern Asia ranks 25th out of 37 groups with data for 2024.
Is 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) rising or falling in South-Eastern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this South-Eastern Asia 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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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
Unit
%
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
169 places, 1,581 data points, 2015–2024
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