2.1.2 Prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Lao People's Democratic Republic: 2.1.2 Prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) was 5.8 % in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
5.8 %
Change on year
up 5.5%
World rank
9th
of 11 countries
All-time high
11.3 %
in 2019
All-time low
5.5 %
in 2023
Years of data
6
2019–2024

2.1.2 Prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2019–2024

02.557.51012.52019202120242019: 11.3 %2020: 9.9 %2021: 7.8 %2022: 6.3 %2023: 5.5 %2024: 5.8 %

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

Analysis

In 2024, 2.1.2 prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 5.8 %.

The figure is up 5.5% on the previous year and down 48.7% over ten years.

2.1.2 Prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year

Annual values for 2.1.2 Prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) (no breakdown by urbanisation) — Value — Female — All age ranges or no breakdown by age — National in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2019 to 2024.
Year % Change
2019 11.3 %
2020 9.9 % -12.4%
2021 7.8 % -21.2%
2022 6.3 % -19.2%
2023 5.5 % -12.7%
2024 5.8 % +5.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 11.3 % 11.3 % 11.3 % 1
2020s 7.06 % 5.5 % 9.9 % 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is 2.1.2 prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
2.1.2 prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 5.8 % in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest 2.1.2 prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The highest recorded value was 11.3 % in 2019.
What is the lowest 2.1.2 prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 5.5 % in 2023.
How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for 2.1.2 prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over)?
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 9th out of 11 countries with data for 2024.
Is 2.1.2 prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Over the last ten years it is down 48.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of 2.1.2 Prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) (no breakdown by urbanisation) — Value — Female — 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 severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) (no breakdown by urbanisation) — Value — Female — All age ranges or no breakdown by age — National
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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