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

Western Asia: Proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high was 17.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
17.6%
Change on year
down 20.7%
Rank
9th
of 20 groups
All-time high
61.1%
in 2020
All-time low
5.6%
in 2014
Years of data
14
2011–2024

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

02040602011201720242011: 22.2 %2012: 11.1 %2013: 16.7 %2014: 5.6 %2015: 11.1 %2016: 5.6 %2017: 16.7 %2018: 5.6 %2019: 22.2 %2020: 61.1 %2021: 22.2 %2022: 50 %2023: 22.2 %2024: 17.6 %

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

Analysis

Western Asia recorded 17.6% for proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high in 2024.

The figure is down 20.7% on the previous year and up 214.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high in Western Asia peaked at 61.1% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 5.6%, in 2014.

That places Western Asia 9th out of 20 groups with data for 2024, putting it 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 Western 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 Western Asia, 2011 to 2024.
Year % Change
2011 22.2%
2012 11.1% -50.0%
2013 16.7% +50.5%
2014 5.6% -66.5%
2015 11.1% +98.2%
2016 5.6% -49.5%
2017 16.7% +198.2%
2018 5.6% -66.5%
2019 22.2% +296.4%
2020 61.1% +175.2%
2021 22.2% -63.7%
2022 50.0% +125.2%
2023 22.2% -55.6%
2024 17.6% -20.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 13.0% 5.6% 22.2% 9
2020s 34.6% 17.6% 61.1% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high in Western Asia?
Proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high in Western Asia was 17.6% 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 Western Asia?
The highest recorded value was 61.1% in 2020.
What is the lowest proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high recorded in Western Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 5.6% in 2014.
How does Western Asia rank for proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high?
Western Asia ranks 9th out of 20 groups with data for 2024.
Is proportion of countries recording abnormally high or moderately high rising or falling in Western Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 214.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Western 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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