In 2008, 36 percent of the population was food insecure, of which 6 percent were classified as severely food insecure. The country has an “extremely alarming” state of hunger, and the global hunger index is significantly high at 42.7. The food insecure households are particularly concentrated in the East of the country. About 40 percent of children are malnourished, and 11 percent of them are acutely malnourished. Approximately 550, 000 people were internally displaced in 2008 and are currently vulnerable to food insecurity. The food security situation is further exacerbated by conflict.

Agricultural Production
Agricultural Production2004200520062007
Rice Production
FAO 2008
1,155,030 MT1,155,260 MT1,155,490 MT1,155,720 MT
Maize Production
FAO 2008
1,155,030 MT1,155,260 MT1,155,490 MT1,155,720 MT
Soybean Production
FAO 2008
315,130 MT315,480 MT315,830 MT316,180 MT
Agricultural Exports
Agricultural Exports2004200520062007
Rice Exports
FAO 2008
0.00 MT0.00 MT0.00 MT0.00 MT
Wheat Exports
FAO 2008
0.00 MT24.00 MT51.00 MT5,318 MT
Maize Exports
FAO 2008
17,510 MT121.00 MT71.00 MT71.00 MT
Soybean Exports
FAO 2008
MT MT MT MT
Agricultural Imports
Agricultural Imports2004200520062007
Rice Imports
FAO 2008
85,257 MT88,953 MT78,695 MT21,241 MT
Wheat Imports
FAO 2008
438,335 MT386,039 MT472,085 MT395,795 MT
Maize Imports
FAO 2008
3,250 MT17,616 MT27,762 MT11,528 MT
Soybean Imports
FAO 2008
MT MT MT MT