Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the population in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the population was 26.4% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the population in Republic of Moldova, 2015–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.
Analysis
Republic of Moldova recorded 26.4% for prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the population in 2024.
That represents a change of up 5.2% on the previous year and up 36.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the population in Republic of Moldova peaked at 27.5% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 19.3%, in 2015.
Republic of Moldova ranks 61st of 139 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the population in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 19.3% | — |
| 2016 | 20.9% | +8.3% |
| 2017 | 24.6% | +17.7% |
| 2018 | 27.5% | +11.8% |
| 2019 | 27.2% | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 24.9% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | 23.5% | -5.6% |
| 2022 | 24.7% | +5.1% |
| 2023 | 25.1% | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 26.4% | +5.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 23.9% | 19.3% | 27.5% | 5 |
| 2020s | 24.9% | 23.5% | 26.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova
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More agriculture & rural data for Republic of Moldova
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0738 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 635.96 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -2.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5627 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 7.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 7.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.4% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the population in Republic of Moldova?
- Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the population in Republic of Moldova was 26.4% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the population recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 27.5% in 2018.
- What is the lowest prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the population recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.3% in 2015.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the population?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 61st out of 139 countries with data for 2024.
- Is prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the population rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the population (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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