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

United Republic of Tanzania: 2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) was 57.8 % in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
57.8 %
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
3rd
of 11 countries
All-time high
58.9 %
in 2021
All-time low
46.1 %
in 2015
Years of data
10
2015–2024

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

02040602015201920242015: 46.1 %2016: 52.9 %2017: 55.8 %2018: 56.2 %2019: 57.4 %2020: 58.6 %2021: 58.9 %2022: 58.3 %2023: 58 %2024: 57.8 %

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 United Republic of Tanzania is 57.8 %, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 25.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) in United Republic of Tanzania peaked at 58.9 % in 2021 and was at its lowest, 46.1 %, in 2015.

2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) in United Republic of Tanzania, 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 United Republic of Tanzania, 2015 to 2024.
Year % Change
2015 46.1 %
2016 52.9 % +14.8%
2017 55.8 % +5.5%
2018 56.2 % +0.7%
2019 57.4 % +2.1%
2020 58.6 % +2.1%
2021 58.9 % +0.5%
2022 58.3 % -1.0%
2023 58 % -0.5%
2024 57.8 % -0.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 53.68 % 46.1 % 57.4 % 5
2020s 58.32 % 57.8 % 58.9 % 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) in United Republic of Tanzania?
2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) in United Republic of Tanzania was 57.8 % 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 United Republic of Tanzania?
The highest recorded value was 58.9 % in 2021.
What is the lowest 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old) recorded in United Republic of Tanzania?
The lowest recorded value was 46.1 % in 2015.
How does United Republic of Tanzania rank for 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (15 years old)?
United Republic of Tanzania ranks 3rd 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 United Republic of Tanzania?
Over the last ten years it is up 25.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this United Republic of Tanzania 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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