2.1.2 Prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) in Small island developing States (SIDS)

Small island developing States (SIDS): 2.1.2 Prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) was 20.2 % in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
20.2 %
Change on year
up 1.0%
Rank
5th
of 11 groups
All-time high
22.6 %
in 2015
All-time low
19.8 %
in 2022
Years of data
10
2015–2024

2.1.2 Prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) in Small island developing States (SIDS), 2015–2024

05101520252015201920242015: 22.6 %2016: 22.3 %2017: 22.3 %2018: 22 %2019: 22 %2020: 20.9 %2021: 20.6 %2022: 19.8 %2023: 20 %2024: 20.2 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for 2.1.2 prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) in Small island developing States (SIDS) is 20.2 %, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 1.0% on the previous year and down 10.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 2.1.2 prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) in Small island developing States (SIDS) peaked at 22.6 % in 2015 and was at its lowest, 19.8 %, in 2022.

2.1.2 Prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) in Small island developing States (SIDS), year by year

Annual values for 2.1.2 Prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) (no breakdown by urbanisation) — Value — Male — All age ranges or no breakdown by age — National in Small island developing States (SIDS), 2015 to 2024.
Year % Change
2015 22.6 %
2016 22.3 % -1.3%
2017 22.3 % +0.0%
2018 22 % -1.3%
2019 22 % +0.0%
2020 20.9 % -5.0%
2021 20.6 % -1.4%
2022 19.8 % -3.9%
2023 20 % +1.0%
2024 20.2 % +1.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 22.24 % 22 % 22.6 % 5
2020s 20.3 % 19.8 % 20.9 % 5

Countries ranked near Small island developing States (SIDS)

  1. 2 Malawi 56.5 % compare
  2. 3 Haiti 45.4 % compare
  3. 3 Melanesia 24.8 % compare
  4. 4 Liberia 34.7 % compare
  5. 4 United Republic of Tanzania 23.6 % compare
  6. 5 Sierra Leone 32.3 % compare
  7. 6 Jamaica 29.3 % compare
  8. 7 Namibia 27.3 % compare
  9. 8 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 5.6 % compare
  10. 8 Nigeria 26.1 % compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is 2.1.2 prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) in Small island developing States (SIDS)?
2.1.2 prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) in Small island developing States (SIDS) was 20.2 % 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 Small island developing States (SIDS)?
The highest recorded value was 22.6 % in 2015.
What is the lowest 2.1.2 prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) recorded in Small island developing States (SIDS)?
The lowest recorded value was 19.8 % in 2022.
How does Small island developing States (SIDS) rank for 2.1.2 prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over)?
Small island developing States (SIDS) ranks 5th out of 11 groups with data for 2024.
Is 2.1.2 prevalence of severe food insecurity (15 years old and over) rising or falling in Small island developing States (SIDS)?
Over the last ten years it is down 10.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Small island developing States (SIDS) 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 — Male — 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 — Male — All age ranges or no breakdown by age — National
Unit
%
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
167 places, 1,561 data points, 2015–2024
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