FAO Food Security · updated 2026-10-03 · 160 economies tracked
111 (2025)
#n/a of 160 economies
0.6%
0.91×
1 = global #1 · higher value ranks higher
Real annual global ranks, 2002 - 2025. South Africa climbed from #53 to #126 (overtook Ukraine). Gaps in a lane = missing data that year.
Key events for South Africa ↓Auto-detected from rank data + curated milestones
First recession in 17 years.
Fiscal and growth concerns trigger rating cuts.
Deepest contraction in a century.
Prevalence of Undernourishment (% of population), Prevalence of Moderate or Severe Food Insecurity (% of population), AI Digital Infrastructure Readiness, Health Pillar Score (HCI+)
No community estimates yet for Dietary Energy Supply Adequacy (2000-2002=100) — be the first.