Global Food Insecurity

Prevalence of Moderate or Severe Food Insecurity

Percentage of total population, 2022

SDG indicator 2.1.2, measured with the FAO Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES). Values are the share of the total population experiencing moderate or severe food insecurity, reference year 2022 — chosen for its near-complete country coverage. Estimates carry a margin of uncertainty; countries shown in grey did not have a value published. Boundaries are for display only and do not imply any endorsement or judgement of legal status.

Data © FAO 2026. SDG Indicator 2.1.2 (FIES). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.