2.1.2 Prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) in Republic of Moldova

Republic of Moldova: 2.1.2 Prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) was 7.4 % in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
7.4 %
Change on year
up 13.8%
World rank
8th
of 11 countries
All-time high
7.4 %
in 2024
All-time low
1.6 %
in 2015
Years of data
10
2015–2024

2.1.2 Prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) in Republic of Moldova, 2015–2024

24682015201920242015: 1.6 %2016: 2.3 %2017: 2.8 %2018: 4.5 %2019: 4.6 %2020: 5.3 %2021: 5.1 %2022: 6.3 %2023: 6.5 %2024: 7.4 %

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 Republic of Moldova stood at 7.4 %. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.8% on the previous year and up 362.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 2.1.2 prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) in Republic of Moldova peaked at 7.4 % in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.6 %, in 2015.

2.1.2 Prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) in Republic of Moldova, 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 Republic of Moldova, 2015 to 2024.
Year % Change
2015 1.6 %
2016 2.3 % +43.7%
2017 2.8 % +21.7%
2018 4.5 % +60.7%
2019 4.6 % +2.2%
2020 5.3 % +15.2%
2021 5.1 % -3.8%
2022 6.3 % +23.5%
2023 6.5 % +3.2%
2024 7.4 % +13.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 3.16 % 1.6 % 4.6 % 5
2020s 6.12 % 5.1 % 7.4 % 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is 2.1.2 prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) in Republic of Moldova?
2.1.2 prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) in Republic of Moldova was 7.4 % 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 Republic of Moldova?
The highest recorded value was 7.4 % in 2024.
What is the lowest 2.1.2 prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) recorded in Republic of Moldova?
The lowest recorded value was 1.6 % in 2015.
How does Republic of Moldova rank for 2.1.2 prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over)?
Republic of Moldova ranks 8th 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 Republic of Moldova?
Over the last ten years it is up 362.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Republic of Moldova 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
Unit
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Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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167 places, 1,561 data points, 2015–2024
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