les cahiers du mecas
Volume 21, Numéro 1, Pages 18-30
2025-06-01

Food Security In African Countries: A Multivariate Statistical Analysis Of The 2022 Indices

Authors : Brahimi Hadia .

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the food security of African countries for the year 2022. A descriptive analytical approach was employed, in addition to principal component analysis and clustering analysis, using data provided by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and processed with R-Studio software. The results revealed significant differences in food security across Africa in 2022. Countries such as South Africa, Morocco, and Algeria stood out for their strong performances, while countries like Sierra Leone and Madagascar faced significant challenges, particularly in terms of sustainability and access to food. The identified groups highlighted model countries, others facing difficulties, and some with average results but struggling with economic and climatic challenges.

Keywords

Food security ; Africa ; Index ; Clustering ; Multivariate analysis