Prevalence of severe food insecurity in the population (%) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Prevalence of severe food insecurity in the population (%) was 62.9% in 2024. ▬ Flat
Prevalence of severe food insecurity in the population in South Sudan, 2017–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in %.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 62.9% for prevalence of severe food insecurity in the population in 2024.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 3.8% over ten years.
South Sudan ranks 1st of 128 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Prevalence of severe food insecurity in the population (%) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 65.4% | — |
| 2018 | 63.7% | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 63.0% | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 62.3% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 63.2% | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 63.2% | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 63.1% | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 62.9% | -0.3% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 62.9% is above the median for low income countries, which is 17.6%, 3.6× the median. (15 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 62.9% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 17.0%, 3.7× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 64.0% | 63.0% | 65.4% | 3 |
| 2020s | 62.9% | 62.3% | 63.2% | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
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Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of severe food insecurity in the population in South Sudan?
- Prevalence of severe food insecurity in the population in South Sudan was 62.9% in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest prevalence of severe food insecurity in the population recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 65.4% in 2017.
- What is the lowest prevalence of severe food insecurity in the population recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 62.3% in 2020.
- How does South Sudan rank for prevalence of severe food insecurity in the population?
- South Sudan ranks 1st out of 128 countries with data for 2024.
- Is prevalence of severe food insecurity in the population rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Prevalence of severe food insecurity in the population (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The percentage of people in the population who live in households classified as severely food insecure. A household is classified as severely food insecure when at least one adult in the household has reported to have been exposed, at times during the year, to several of the most severe experiences described in the FIES questions, such as to have been forced to reduce the quantity of the food, to have skipped meals, having gone hungry, or having to go for a whole day without eating because of a lack of money or other resources.