Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished was 3.4 percent in 2023. ▲ Rising
Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in North Macedonia, 2015–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in percent.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in North Macedonia is 3.4 percent, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 29.2% on the previous year and down 5.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in North Macedonia peaked at 6.9 percent in 2021 and was at its lowest, 3.1 percent, in 2016.
North Macedonia ranks 72nd of 125 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.6 percent | 3.1 percent | 5 percent | 5 |
| 2020s | 5.28 percent | 3.4 percent | 6.9 percent | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in North Macedonia?
- Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in North Macedonia was 3.4 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 North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.9 percent in 2021.
- What is the lowest share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.1 percent in 2016.
- How does North Macedonia rank for share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished?
- North Macedonia ranks 72nd out of 125 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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.