2.c.1 Proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately in Europe

Europe: 2.c.1 Proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately was 4.8 % in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
4.8 %
Change on year
down 74.7%
Rank
13th
of 18 groups
All-time high
28.6 %
in 2020
All-time low
2.4 %
in 2018
Years of data
14
2011–2024

2.c.1 Proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately in Europe, 2011–2024

01020302011201720242011: 23.8 %2012: 16.7 %2013: 23.8 %2014: 4.8 %2015: 9.5 %2016: 9.5 %2017: 16.7 %2018: 2.4 %2019: 16.7 %2020: 28.6 %2021: 7.1 %2022: 16.7 %2023: 19 %2024: 4.8 %

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

Analysis

Europe recorded 4.8 % for 2.c.1 proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately in 2024.

That represents a change of down 74.7% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, 2.c.1 proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately in Europe peaked at 28.6 % in 2020 and was at its lowest, 2.4 %, in 2018.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

2.c.1 Proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately in Europe, year by year

Annual values for 2.c.1 Proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high food prices; Severity of price levels: Moderate: Moderately high food prices — Value in Europe, 2011 to 2024.
Year % Change
2011 23.8 %
2012 16.7 % -29.8%
2013 23.8 % +42.5%
2014 4.8 % -79.8%
2015 9.5 % +97.9%
2016 9.5 % +0.0%
2017 16.7 % +75.8%
2018 2.4 % -85.6%
2019 16.7 % +595.8%
2020 28.6 % +71.3%
2021 7.1 % -75.2%
2022 16.7 % +135.2%
2023 19 % +13.8%
2024 4.8 % -74.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 13.77 % 2.4 % 23.8 % 9
2020s 15.24 % 4.8 % 28.6 % 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is 2.c.1 proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately in Europe?
2.c.1 proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately in Europe was 4.8 % in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest 2.c.1 proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately recorded in Europe?
The highest recorded value was 28.6 % in 2020.
What is the lowest 2.c.1 proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately recorded in Europe?
The lowest recorded value was 2.4 % in 2018.
How does Europe rank for 2.c.1 proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately?
Europe ranks 13th out of 18 groups with data for 2024.
Is 2.c.1 proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately rising or falling in Europe?
Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Europe data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of 2.c.1 Proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high food prices; Severity of price levels: Moderate: Moderately high food prices — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
2.c.1 Proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high food prices; Severity of price levels: Moderate: Moderately high food prices — Value
Unit
%
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
20 places, 280 data points, 2011–2024
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