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

Southern Asia: 2.c.1 Proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately was 22.2 % in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
22.2 %
Change on year
unchanged
Rank
1st
of 18 groups
All-time high
33.3 %
in 2020
All-time low
0 %
in 2012
Years of data
14
2011–2024

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

01020302011201720242011: 11.1 %2012: 0 %2013: 11.1 %2014: 11.1 %2015: 0 %2016: 0 %2017: 22.2 %2018: 11.1 %2019: 11.1 %2020: 33.3 %2021: 22.2 %2022: 11.1 %2023: 22.2 %2024: 22.2 %

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

Analysis

Southern Asia recorded 22.2 % for 2.c.1 proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately in 2024.

That represents a change of up 100.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 2.c.1 proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately in Southern Asia peaked at 33.3 % in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0 %, in 2012.

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 Southern Asia, 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 Southern Asia, 2011 to 2024.
Year % Change
2011 11.1 %
2012 0 % -100.0%
2013 11.1 %
2014 11.1 % +0.0%
2015 0 % -100.0%
2016 0 %
2017 22.2 %
2018 11.1 % -50.0%
2019 11.1 % +0.0%
2020 33.3 % +200.0%
2021 22.2 % -33.3%
2022 11.1 % -50.0%
2023 22.2 % +100.0%
2024 22.2 % +0.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 8.63 % 0 % 22.2 % 9
2020s 22.2 % 11.1 % 33.3 % 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is 2.c.1 proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately in Southern Asia?
2.c.1 proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately in Southern Asia was 22.2 % 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 Southern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 33.3 % in 2020.
What is the lowest 2.c.1 proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately recorded in Southern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 0 % in 2012.
How does Southern Asia rank for 2.c.1 proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately?
Southern Asia ranks 1st out of 18 groups with data for 2024.
Is 2.c.1 proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately rising or falling in Southern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Southern Asia 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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