Hunger is falling but is still higher than pre-COVID levels: UN report
Summary
The number of hungry people worldwide has decreased for the third year in a row but is still higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic. Africa remains the region with the most hungry people, and many still cannot afford healthy food, especially in Africa and Asia.Key Facts
- About 645 million people faced hunger in 2025, which is 14 million fewer than in 2024.
- Around 7.8% of the world's population experienced hunger in 2025, down from 8.1% in 2024 and 8.6% in 2022.
- Africa has about 309 million undernourished people, nearly half of the global total.
- Asia and Latin America have made steady progress in reducing hunger levels.
- Population growth in Africa means the total number of hungry people there is still rising despite a slight drop in hunger rate.
- By 2030, the global number of hungry people is expected to drop by about 20%, but over 500 million will still face hunger.
- The number of people unable to afford a healthy diet fell from 2.97 billion in 2021 to 2.69 billion in 2025.
- The cost of a healthy diet rose to $4.28 per day in 2025, making it harder for many people, especially in Africa and Asia, to eat well.
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