2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (male) (15) in Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin America and the Caribbean: 2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (male) (15) was 20.7 % in 2025. ▬ Flat
2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (male) (15) in Latin America and the Caribbean, 2014–2025
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 (male) (15) in Latin America and the Caribbean is 20.7 %, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 1.0% on the previous year and down 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (male) (15) in Latin America and the Caribbean peaked at 28.7 % in 2020 and was at its lowest, 19.6 %, in 2014.
Latin America and the Caribbean ranks 18th of 33 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (male) (15) in Latin America and the Caribbean, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 19.6 % | — |
| 2015 | 21.3 % | +8.7% |
| 2016 | 24.4 % | +14.6% |
| 2017 | 25.7 % | +5.3% |
| 2018 | 24.4 % | -5.1% |
| 2019 | 24.4 % | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 28.7 % | +17.6% |
| 2021 | 27.7 % | -3.5% |
| 2022 | 25.5 % | -7.9% |
| 2023 | 22.9 % | -10.2% |
| 2024 | 20.9 % | -8.7% |
| 2025 | 20.7 % | -1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 23.3 % | 19.6 % | 25.7 % | 6 |
| 2020s | 24.4 % | 20.7 % | 28.7 % | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (male) (15) in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (male) (15) in Latin America and the Caribbean was 20.7 % in 2025, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (male) (15) recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- The highest recorded value was 28.7 % in 2020.
- What is the lowest 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (male) (15) recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.6 % in 2014.
- How does Latin America and the Caribbean rank for 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (male) (15)?
- Latin America and the Caribbean ranks 18th out of 33 groups with data for 2025.
- Is 2.1.2 prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity (male) (15) rising or falling in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Latin America and the Caribbean 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 (male) (15 years old and over) (no breakdown by urbanisation) — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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