South America: food insecurity prevalence 2014-2023, by severity
The share of the population who experience severe food insecurity in South America has decreased in the recent years and reached 10 percent in 2023. Over this period of time, the prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity experienced by people in South America has decreased from 40.9 percent in 2021 to 29.2 percent in 2023. As reported by the source, a person is considered food insecure when they lack regular access to enough safe and nutritious food to lead an active and healthy life.
