Which countries waste the most food, and how to reduce waste at home
Summary
Around one-fifth of the food served worldwide is wasted, which equals over a billion tonnes per year. In 2025, about 645 million people went hungry, mostly in Africa. The UN is promoting food systems that reduce waste and feed more people.Key Facts
- One in every five plates of food globally ends up as waste.
- Over a billion tonnes of food are wasted each year.
- In 2025, 645 million people, or about 7.8% of the world’s population, experienced hunger.
- Africa has the highest number of hungry people, with 309 million affected.
- Hunger is considered “alarming” in eight countries, mostly in Africa, including Somalia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- About 13% of all food is lost after harvest but before reaching stores due to spoilage during transport and storage.
- Consumers (households, restaurants, shops) waste nearly 20% of food available to them, with households wasting 60% of that.
- Simple actions at home, like planning meals, understanding food labels, storing food correctly, and freezing leftovers, can help reduce food waste.
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