2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) in Republic of Moldova

Republic of Moldova: 2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) was 21.5 % in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
21.5 %
Change on year
up 3.9%
World rank
9th
of 11 countries
All-time high
24.3 %
in 2018
All-time low
19.2 %
in 2015
Years of data
10
2015–2024

2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) in Republic of Moldova, 2015–2024

05101520252015201920242015: 19.2 %2016: 20.5 %2017: 23.7 %2018: 24.3 %2019: 24.2 %2020: 21.2 %2021: 20.5 %2022: 20.7 %2023: 20.7 %2024: 21.5 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) in Republic of Moldova is 21.5 %, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 3.9% on the previous year and up 12.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) in Republic of Moldova peaked at 24.3 % in 2018 and was at its lowest, 19.2 %, in 2015.

2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) in Republic of Moldova, 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 — Male — All age ranges or no breakdown by age — National in Republic of Moldova, 2015 to 2024.
Year % Change
2015 19.2 %
2016 20.5 % +6.8%
2017 23.7 % +15.6%
2018 24.3 % +2.5%
2019 24.2 % -0.4%
2020 21.2 % -12.4%
2021 20.5 % -3.3%
2022 20.7 % +1.0%
2023 20.7 % +0.0%
2024 21.5 % +3.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 22.38 % 19.2 % 24.3 % 5
2020s 20.92 % 20.5 % 21.5 % 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 Moldova?
2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) in Republic of Moldova was 21.5 % 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 Moldova?
The highest recorded value was 24.3 % in 2018.
What is the lowest 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) recorded in Republic of Moldova?
The lowest recorded value was 19.2 % in 2015.
How does Republic of Moldova rank for 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old)?
Republic of Moldova ranks 9th out of 11 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 Moldova?
Over the last ten years it is up 12.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Republic of Moldova 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 — Male — 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 — Male — All age ranges or no breakdown by age — National
Unit
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Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
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169 places, 1,581 data points, 2015–2024
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