Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in Tajikistan
Tajikistan: Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished was 5.6 percent in 2023. ▬ Flat
Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in Tajikistan, 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 Tajikistan is 5.6 percent, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 16.4% on the previous year and up 14.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in Tajikistan peaked at 8.6 percent in 2017 and was at its lowest, 4.9 percent, in 2015.
Tajikistan ranks 56th of 125 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in Tajikistan, year by year
| Year | percent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4.9 percent | — |
| 2016 | 7.1 percent | +44.9% |
| 2017 | 8.6 percent | +21.1% |
| 2018 | 7.1 percent | -17.4% |
| 2019 | 7.1 percent | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 7.6 percent | +7.0% |
| 2021 | 8.3 percent | +9.2% |
| 2022 | 6.7 percent | -19.3% |
| 2023 | 5.6 percent | -16.4% |
Tajikistan compared with similar countries
- Tajikistan's 5.6 percent is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 10.1 percent, 55% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Tajikistan's 5.6 percent is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.85 percent, 3.0× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.96 percent | 4.9 percent | 8.6 percent | 5 |
| 2020s | 7.05 percent | 5.6 percent | 8.3 percent | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in Tajikistan?
- Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in Tajikistan was 5.6 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 Tajikistan?
- The highest recorded value was 8.6 percent in 2017.
- What is the lowest share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished recorded in Tajikistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.9 percent in 2015.
- How does Tajikistan rank for share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished?
- Tajikistan ranks 56th out of 125 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished rising or falling in Tajikistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Tajikistan 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.