Analysis of the food security situation in Ukraine

Abstract

The dynamics of Global Food Security Index (GFSI) values and Ukraine’s place in the world ranking for 2013-2022 are studied. The GFSI calculation methodology is considered. Ranking of countries by GFSI value for 2022 is analyzed. The analysis of the components of the Ukraine’s GFSI for the last ten years is carried out. It was established that the state of food security in Ukraine has undergone significant changes over the past 10 years. According to the results of 2022, Ukraine took 71st place among 113 countries of the world. It was found that the best situation with food security in Ukraine was observed in 2013. In recent years the situation has worsened. An analysis of the closeness of the relationship between the GFSI for Ukraine and its components (“Affordability”, “Availability”, “Quality and safety”, “Sustainability and adaptation”) for 2018-2022 is conducted. The closest connection between the GFSI and “Affordability” is established. The factors influencing “Affordability” are analyzed and the ways in which the value of this group of indicators can be increased are determined. The group of indicators “Change in average food costs” is studied. The components of the GFSI for Ukraine for 2022 in value terms are considered. Measures to strengthen the level of food security in Ukraine are proposed.