2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (female) (15) in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: 2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (female) (15) was 3 % in 2024. ▬ Flat
2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (female) (15) in Republic of Korea, 2015–2024
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 (female) (15) in Republic of Korea is 3 %, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 9.1% on the previous year and down 11.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (female) (15) in Republic of Korea peaked at 3.4 % in 2015 and was at its lowest, 2.8 %, in 2018.
Republic of Korea ranks 113th of 120 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (female) (15) in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3.4 % | — |
| 2016 | 2.9 % | -14.7% |
| 2017 | 3.1 % | +6.9% |
| 2018 | 2.8 % | -9.7% |
| 2019 | 3 % | +7.1% |
| 2020 | 3 % | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 3.4 % | +13.3% |
| 2022 | 3.2 % | -5.9% |
| 2023 | 3.3 % | +3.1% |
| 2024 | 3 % | -9.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.04 % | 2.8 % | 3.4 % | 5 |
| 2020s | 3.18 % | 3 % | 3.4 % | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (female) (15) in Republic of Korea?
- 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (female) (15) in Republic of Korea was 3 % 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 (female) (15) recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 3.4 % in 2015.
- What is the lowest 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (female) (15) recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.8 % in 2018.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (female) (15)?
- Republic of Korea ranks 113th out of 120 countries with data for 2024.
- Is 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (female) (15) rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- 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 (female) (15 years old and over) (no breakdown by urbanisation) — Confidence interval: Lower bound. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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