Overview

• The number of people suffering from hunger declined by 22 million in 2024 to around 673 million, driven by gains in South Asia, Southeast Asia and South America
• Africa and West Asia saw rising hunger, with escalating conflicts in Gaza and elsewhere fueling acute food crises and raising famine risks
• About 2.3 billion people experienced moderate to severe food insecurity last year, and soaring food prices left many unable to afford healthy, high-quality diets
• Persistent gender disparities mean women and children remain disproportionately affected by food insecurity and malnutrition
• US aid freezes and broader donor budget cuts threaten to undermine recent gains and push the UN’s 2030 zero-hunger target further out of reach