Proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high in Southern Asia

Southern Asia: Proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high was 33.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
33.3%
Change on year
unchanged
Rank
1st
of 20 groups
All-time high
77.8%
in 2020
All-time low
0.0%
in 2015
Years of data
14
2011–2024

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

0204060802011201720242011: 22.2 %2012: 22.2 %2013: 22.2 %2014: 11.1 %2015: 0 %2016: 0 %2017: 33.3 %2018: 11.1 %2019: 22.2 %2020: 77.8 %2021: 22.2 %2022: 44.4 %2023: 33.3 %2024: 33.3 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high in Southern Asia is 33.3%, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 200.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high in Southern Asia peaked at 77.8% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2015.

That places Southern Asia 1st out of 20 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

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 Southern Asia, 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 Southern Asia, 2011 to 2024.
Year % Change
2011 22.2%
2012 22.2% +0.0%
2013 22.2% +0.0%
2014 11.1% -50.0%
2015 0.0% -100.0%
2016 0.0%
2017 33.3%
2018 11.1% -66.7%
2019 22.2% +100.0%
2020 77.8% +250.5%
2021 22.2% -71.5%
2022 44.4% +100.0%
2023 33.3% -25.0%
2024 33.3% +0.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 16.0% 0.0% 33.3% 9
2020s 42.2% 22.2% 77.8% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high in Southern Asia?
Proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high in Southern Asia was 33.3% 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 Southern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 77.8% in 2020.
What is the lowest proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high recorded in Southern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2015.
How does Southern Asia rank for proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high?
Southern Asia ranks 1st out of 20 groups with data for 2024.
Is proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high rising or falling in Southern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 200.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Southern Asia 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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