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Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the population, based on the Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES)

Indicator 2.1.2: Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the population, based on the Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES)

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Estimated prevalence of moderate and severe food insecurity in the UK population (aged 15 years and over)

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Year Value
2015.0 9.7

This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from UK statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from UK statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other UK-specific metadata information.

Indicator available Estimated prevalence of moderate and severe food insecurity in the population aged 15 years and over (The observation value represents the 3-year average of the period 2014-2016).
Indicator description
Geographical coverage United Kingdom
Unit of measurement Percentage (%)
Definitions Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES)
Calculations
Other information
Data last updated 2018-04-17: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window
Metadata last updated 2018-05-31: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the population, based on the Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES)
Indicator number 2.1.2
Target name By 2030, end hunger and ensure access by all people, in particular the poor and people in vulnerable situations, including infants, to safe, nutritious and sufficient food all year round.
Target number 2.1
Global indicator description
UN designated tier 1
UN custodian agency Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Link to UN metadata
Organisation United Nations Statistical Division (UNSD)
Periodicity Discontinuous
Earliest available data 2015
Geographical coverage United Kingdom
Link to data source SDG Indicators - Global Database opens in a new window
Release date 30-11-2017
Next release TBC
Statistical classification Non-official
Contact details
Other information Supporting report: https://foodfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/FoodInsecurityBriefing-May-2016-FINAL.pdf