Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the female adult in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Lao People's Democratic Republic: Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the female adult was 35.5 % in 2023. ▲ Rising

Latest (2023)
35.5 %
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
8th
of 11 countries
All-time high
36.8 %
in 2021
All-time low
33.3 %
in 2018
Years of data
6
2018–2023

Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the female adult in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2018–2023

0102030402018202020232018: 33.3 %2019: 34.3 %2020: 34.7 %2021: 36.8 %2022: 35.6 %2023: 35.5 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the female adult in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 35.5 %, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 6.6% over ten years.

Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the female adult in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year

Annual values for Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the female adult population (percent) (3-year average) — Value in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2018 to 2023.
Year % Change
2018 33.3 %
2019 34.3 % +3.0%
2020 34.7 % +1.2%
2021 36.8 % +6.1%
2022 35.6 % -3.3%
2023 35.5 % -0.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 33.8 % 33.3 % 34.3 % 2
2020s 35.65 % 34.7 % 36.8 % 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the female adult in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the female adult in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 35.5 % in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the female adult recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The highest recorded value was 36.8 % in 2021.
What is the lowest prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the female adult recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 33.3 % in 2018.
How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the female adult?
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 8th out of 11 countries with data for 2023.
Is prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the female adult rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 6.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic data come from?
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Indicator
Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the female adult population (percent) (3-year average) — Value
Unit
%
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
169 places, 1,581 data points, 2014–2023
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