Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in Philippines
Philippines: Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished was 3 percent in 2023. ▼ Falling
Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in Philippines, 2018–2023
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 Philippines stood at 3 percent.
The figure is up 20.0% on the previous year and down 6.2% over ten years.
Philippines ranks 77th of 125 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in Philippines, year by year
| Year | percent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3.2 percent | — |
| 2019 | 4 percent | +25.0% |
| 2020 | 3.5 percent | -12.5% |
| 2021 | 3.2 percent | -8.6% |
| 2022 | 2.5 percent | -21.9% |
| 2023 | 3 percent | +20.0% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 3 percent is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5 percent, 60% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 3 percent is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.55 percent, 85% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.6 percent | 3.2 percent | 4 percent | 2 |
| 2020s | 3.05 percent | 2.5 percent | 3.5 percent | 4 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More reference data data for Philippines
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 12.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 7.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 10.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 67.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.76 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in Philippines?
- Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in Philippines was 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 4 percent in 2019.
- What is the lowest share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.5 percent in 2022.
- How does Philippines rank for share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished?
- Philippines ranks 77th out of 125 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Philippines 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.