2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (female) (15) in Philippines

Philippines: 2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (female) (15) was 33.1 % in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
33.1 %
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
44th
of 121 countries
All-time high
42.3 %
in 2019
All-time low
32.9 %
in 2022
Years of data
7
2018–2024

2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (female) (15) in Philippines, 2018–2024

0102030402018202120242018: 39.4 %2019: 42.3 %2020: 39.6 %2021: 37.4 %2022: 32.9 %2023: 33.3 %2024: 33.1 %

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

Analysis

In 2024, 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (female) (15) in Philippines stood at 33.1 %.

The figure is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 16.0% over ten years.

That places Philippines 44th out of 121 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (female) (15) in Philippines, year by year

Annual values for 2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (female) (15 years old and over) (no breakdown by urbanisation) — Value in Philippines, 2018 to 2024.
Year % Change
2018 39.4 %
2019 42.3 % +7.4%
2020 39.6 % -6.4%
2021 37.4 % -5.6%
2022 32.9 % -12.0%
2023 33.3 % +1.2%
2024 33.1 % -0.6%

Philippines compared with similar countries

  • Philippines's 33.1 % is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 18.75 %, 1.8× the median. (36 countries reporting)
  • Philippines's 33.1 % is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 15.8 %, 2.1× the median. (13 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 40.85 % 39.4 % 42.3 % 2
2020s 35.26 % 32.9 % 39.6 % 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (female) (15) in Philippines?
2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (female) (15) in Philippines was 33.1 % 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 Philippines?
The highest recorded value was 42.3 % in 2019.
What is the lowest 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (female) (15) recorded in Philippines?
The lowest recorded value was 32.9 % in 2022.
How does Philippines rank for 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (female) (15)?
Philippines ranks 44th out of 121 countries with data for 2024.
Is 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (female) (15) rising or falling in Philippines?
Over the last ten years it is down 16.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Philippines 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) — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (female) (15 years old and over) (no breakdown by urbanisation) — Value
Unit
%
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
165 places, 1,608 data points, 2014–2025
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