Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in Uruguay
Uruguay: Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished was 2.7 percent in 2023. ▲ Rising
Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in Uruguay, 2018–2023
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 Uruguay is 2.7 percent, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 6.9% on the previous year and up 58.8% over ten years.
Uruguay ranks 80th of 125 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.9 percent | 1.7 percent | 2.1 percent | 2 |
| 2020s | 2.75 percent | 2.5 percent | 2.9 percent | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in Uruguay?
- Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in Uruguay was 2.7 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 Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 2.9 percent in 2021.
- What is the lowest share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.7 percent in 2018.
- How does Uruguay rank for share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished?
- Uruguay ranks 80th out of 125 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Uruguay 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.