Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in Argentina
Argentina: Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished was 12.3 percent in 2023. ▲ Rising
Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in Argentina, 2015–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in percent.
Analysis
In 2023, share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in Argentina stood at 12.3 percent.
That represents a change of down 6.1% on the previous year and up 112.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in Argentina peaked at 13.1 percent in 2021 and was at its lowest, 5.8 percent, in 2015.
That places Argentina 32nd out of 125 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10.22 percent | 5.8 percent | 12.9 percent | 5 |
| 2020s | 12.88 percent | 12.3 percent | 13.1 percent | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in Argentina?
- Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in Argentina was 12.3 percent in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 13.1 percent in 2021.
- What is the lowest share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.8 percent in 2015.
- How does Argentina rank for share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished?
- Argentina ranks 32nd out of 125 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 112.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Both metrics indicate that someone does not get enough food (in terms of calories) to eat: these metrics should be strongly correlated. Severe food insecurity is measured based on food security questionnaires among households. Undernourishment is based on estimates of actual calorie intake across the population.