In 2020, close to ** percent of the Sub-Saharan Africa population experienced severe food insecurity. On the other hand, around ** percent of the region's population experienced food insecurity at a moderate level, in the same year. According to the source, *** million people living south of the Sahara were severely or moderately affected by food insecurity as of 2020.
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FAO. (September 15, 2021). Prevalence of food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa from 2015 to 2020, by level [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 30, 2026, from /statistics/1190797/food-insecurity-in-sub-saharan-africa/
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