Economist Impact Food Security Data

Columns

• Index No: The numerical rank or label identifier for the record.
• Countries ranks as per their Performance: The comparative ranking of the country based on the total score.
• Country Name: The name of the specific nation being evaluated (113 unique values).
• Combine Score: The aggregate score derived from all measured parameters (Mean: 56.5).
• Affordability: Measures the ability of consumers to purchase food, vulnerability to price shocks, and the presence of support programmes.
• Availability: Assesses agricultural production, on-farm capabilities, supply disruption risks, and national capacity to disseminate food.
• Quality and Safety: Evaluates the variety and nutritional quality of average diets, as well as food safety standards.
• Sustainability and Adaptation: Assesses exposure to climate change impacts, susceptibility to natural resource risks, and adaptation strategies.

Distribution

• Format: .csv
• Size: 4.27 kB
• Structure: 114 rows (113 valid country records) and 7 columns.
• Missing Values: 0% missing or mismatched data across all columns.

Usage

• Policy Formulation: Governments can identify structural weaknesses in national food systems and design policies to support consumers during shocks.
• Risk Analysis: Businesses and organisations can assess supply chain vulnerabilities and exposure to climate risks.
• Economic Research: Economists can analyse the relationship between agricultural output, affordability, and national stability.
• Nutritional Studies: Researchers can investigate global disparities in diet quality and food safety standards.

Coverage

• Geographic Scope: Global coverage across 113 countries.
• Demographic Scope: National-level aggregated data.
• Time Scope: The file reflects the 2019 edition of the index, though the underlying model is updated annually to capture structural changes.

License

Who Can Use It

• Agricultural Economists: For analysing production capabilities and market volatility.
• International Development NGOs: For targeting aid and intervention programmes.
• Government Policy Advisors: For benchmarking national performance against global standards.
• Journalists: For reporting on global food crises and sustainability trends.

Dataset Name Suggestions

• Global Food Security Index 2019 Rankings
• 113 Country Food Security Metrics
• Economist Impact Food Security Data
• Global Agriculture and Nutrition Index

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