Global hunger remains a pressing concern in Africa and western Asia, with rising prevalence in 2024, affecting 307 million and 12.7% of the population. While progress in some regions shows improvement, the overall challenge persists, with 512 million potentially needing more support by 2030

Monday, July 28, 2025

The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI 2025) reports that an estimated 673 million people globally experienced hunger in 2024, a decrease from 8.5 percent in 2023 and 8.7 percent in 2022. However, progress was inconsistent, with hunger continuing to rise in Africa and western Asia, as SOFI estimates show 638–720 million people faced hunger in 2024. Notable improvements include a decline in undernourishment (PoU) in southern Asia and Latin America, where PoU dropped from 7.9% in 2022 to 6.7% in 2024, and 5.1% in Latin America and the Caribbean. However, the decline does not offset the global challenge of hunger, with Africa and western Asia facing higher prevalence, affecting 307 million and 12.7% respectively in 2024. The report highlights that 512 million could be chronically undernourished by 2030, with nearly 60% of those affected in Africa. The FAO, UNICEF, WFP, and WHO warn that the global food price surge, driven by the pandemic and Ukraine conflicts, has worsened food security and nutrition. Despite positive trends in some regions, the overall issue remains a challenge for achieving SDG 2 (Zero Hunger).

Reference: Global hunger declines, but rises in Africa and western Asia: UN report

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