Algerian Radio
Algeria has been ranked as the leading African country with the most resilient food system, according to the Resilient Food Systems Index (RFSI) issued by the British think tank Economist Impact.
In this ranking, which evaluates 60 countries worldwide, Algeria occupies the 32nd position globally with a score of 64.66 points, making its food system the most robust in the African continent.
Algeria leads the continental ranking, ahead of South Africa, which is ranked 38th globally with a score of 62.65 points, and Egypt, ranked 39th with 62.18 points. These three nations are the only ones on the continent to have reached a level of resilience considered relatively satisfactory, with scores ranging between 60 and 70 points.
At the Arab world level, Algeria ranked third, according to the same report, following Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
This international ranking was conducted by experts and professors from prestigious institutions, including Johns Hopkins University in the United States. It highlights the country's ability to ensure relatively stable access for its population to sufficient, affordable, and nutritious food. This remains a major strategic challenge within a global context characterized by climate, economic, and geopolitical crises.
The ranking is based on 71 quantitative and qualitative indicators derived from recognized international sources, including the World Bank, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Resources Institute (WRI).
At the global level, Portugal leads the ranking with a score of 76.83 points, driven by diversified agriculture, strong market integration, and public policies that encourage access to healthy food.
The report also highlights a significant global resilience gap, exceeding 40 points between the most robust and the most fragile food systems.
