Proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high in Europe

Europe: Proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high was 4.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
4.8%
Change on year
down 94.1%
Rank
15th
of 20 groups
All-time high
81.0%
in 2022
All-time low
2.4%
in 2018
Years of data
14
2011–2024

Proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high in Europe, 2011–2024

0204060802011201720242011: 26.2 %2012: 16.7 %2013: 35.7 %2014: 7.1 %2015: 19 %2016: 9.5 %2017: 23.8 %2018: 2.4 %2019: 21.4 %2020: 59.5 %2021: 7.1 %2022: 81 %2023: 81 %2024: 4.8 %

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2024, proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high in Europe stood at 4.8%.

That represents a change of down 94.1% on the previous year and down 32.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high in Europe peaked at 81.0% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2.4%, in 2018.

Europe ranks 15th of 20 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high in Europe, year by year

Annual values for Proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high food prices, according to the Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (%) in Europe, 2011 to 2024.
Year % Change
2011 26.2%
2012 16.7% -36.3%
2013 35.7% +113.8%
2014 7.1% -80.1%
2015 19.0% +167.6%
2016 9.5% -50.0%
2017 23.8% +150.5%
2018 2.4% -89.9%
2019 21.4% +791.7%
2020 59.5% +178.0%
2021 7.1% -88.1%
2022 81.0% +1040.8%
2023 81.0% +0.0%
2024 4.8% -94.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 18.0% 2.4% 35.7% 9
2020s 46.7% 4.8% 81.0% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high in Europe?
Proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high in Europe was 4.8% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high recorded in Europe?
The highest recorded value was 81.0% in 2022.
What is the lowest proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high recorded in Europe?
The lowest recorded value was 2.4% in 2018.
How does Europe rank for proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high?
Europe ranks 15th out of 20 groups with data for 2024.
Is proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high rising or falling in Europe?
Over the last ten years it is down 32.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Europe data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high food prices, according to the Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high food prices, according to the Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (%)
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
20 places, 280 data points, 2011–2024
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