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This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Iceland statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Icelandic statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Icelandic-specific metadata information.

Indicator available

Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the population, based on the Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES)
Geographical coverage

Iceland
Unit of measurement

Percentage (%)
Definitions

FAO in collaboration with Gallup World Poll collect data for this indicators. The FAO FIES questionaire is available here; http://www.fao.org/in-action/voices-of-the-hungry/fies/en/
Comments and limitations

Data follows the UN specification for this indicator. This indicator has not been identified in collaboration with topic experts.

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name

Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the population, based on the Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES)
Target number

2.1
UN designated tier

1
UN custodian agency

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 426 KB) opens in a new window
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