Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan: Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished was 5.2 percent in 2023. ▲ Rising
Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in Uzbekistan, 2015–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in percent.
Analysis
Uzbekistan recorded 5.2 percent for share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in 2023.
The figure is down 17.5% on the previous year and up 173.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in Uzbekistan peaked at 6.8 percent in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.9 percent, in 2015.
That places Uzbekistan 60th 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 | 2.6 percent | 1.9 percent | 4 percent | 5 |
| 2020s | 5.97 percent | 5.2 percent | 6.8 percent | 4 |
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More reference data data for Uzbekistan
- Spring temperature anomalies 2.5 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.29 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.6564 °C (2026)
- Consumer price index 518.89 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.9551 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.26 °C (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in Uzbekistan?
- Share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished in Uzbekistan was 5.2 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 Uzbekistan?
- The highest recorded value was 6.8 percent in 2021.
- What is the lowest share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished recorded in Uzbekistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.9 percent in 2015.
- How does Uzbekistan rank for share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished?
- Uzbekistan ranks 60th out of 125 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of the population defined as severely food insecure vs. undernourished rising or falling in Uzbekistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 173.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Uzbekistan 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.