Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in Mexico
Mexico: Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished was 2.9 percent in 2023. ▼ Falling
Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in Mexico, 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 Mexico stood at 2.9 percent. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.
The figure is down 3.3% on the previous year and down 14.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in Mexico peaked at 3.8 percent in 2018 and was at its lowest, 2.9 percent, in 2023.
That places Mexico 78th out of 125 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.56 percent | 3.3 percent | 3.8 percent | 5 |
| 2020s | 3.15 percent | 2.9 percent | 3.5 percent | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
- 75 United Kingdom 3.3 percent compare
- 76 Portugal 3.1 percent compare
- 77 Philippines 3 percent compare
- 78 Finland 2.9 percent compare
- 80 Costa Rica 2.7 percent compare
- 80 France 2.7 percent compare
- 80 Netherlands 2.7 percent compare
- 80 Uruguay 2.7 percent compare
More reference data data for Mexico
- Spring temperature anomalies 2.01 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.304 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.6991 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5606 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.29 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 191.45 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in Mexico?
- Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in Mexico was 2.9 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 Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 3.8 percent in 2018.
- What is the lowest share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.9 percent in 2023.
- How does Mexico rank for share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished?
- Mexico ranks 78th out of 125 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Mexico 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.