About the report The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World is an annual flagship report jointly prepared by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the World Food Programme (WFP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to inform on progress towards ending hunger, achieving food security and improving nutrition and to provide in-depth analysis on key challenges for achieving this goal in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The report targets a wide audience, including policy-makers, international organizations, academic institutions and the general public. The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2025 SOFI 2025 illustrates the status of key food security and nutrition indicators according to the latest available data, and calls for global coordination and targeted, evidence-based, country-led actions. These efforts must be inclusive, context-specific and aligned with the needs and priorities of each country to address today’s interconnected challenges. They mustalso be equitable, delivering tangible benefits for groups such as small-scale producers, women, children, youth and Indigenous Peoples. Key messages Updated global estimates point to signs of a decrease in world hunger in recent years. An estimated 8.2 percent of the global population may have faced hunger in 2024, down from 8.5 percent in 2023 and 8.7 percent in 2022 It is estimated that between 638 and 720 million people, corresponding to 7.8 and 8.8 percent of the global population, respectively, faced hunger in 2024. The global number of undernourished is expected to decrease, but 512 million people are still projected to be facing hunger in 2030, of whom nearly 60 percent will be in Africa. About 2.3 billion people in the world are estimated to have been moderately or severely food insecure in 2024. Globally and in almost every region, food insecurity is more prevalent in rural areas than in urban areas and affects more women than men. Food prices rose throughout 2023 and 2024, pushing up the average cost of a healthy diet globally to 4.46 purchasing power parity (PPP) dollars per person per day, up from 4.30 PPP dollars in 2023 and 4.01 PPP dollars in 2022. Despite the increase in food prices during 2024, the number of people unable to afford a healthy diet in the world fell from 2.76 billion in 2019 to 2.60 billion in 2024. Accelerated progress is needed to achieve the 2030 global targets for key indicators of child malnutrition. The world has made progress to reduce child stunting, with a decrease in the prevalence from 26.4 percent in 2012 to 23.2 percent in 2024. The global prevalence of child wasting and of child overweight remained largely unchanged during this period, estimated at 6.6 percent and 5.5 percent in 2024, respectively. On the other hand, the percentage of infants under six months of age receiving the important benefits of exclusive breastfeeding increased significantly from 37.0 percent in 2012 to 47.8 percent in 2023. Actions to promote exclusive breastfeeding can contribute to improving nutritional status throughout life. è New updates of the prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15 to 49 years reveal an increase in the global prevalence from 27.6 to 30.7 percent. There was either no improvement or an increase in prevalence in nearly all regions from 2012 to 2023. Adult obesity has also been on the rise, from 12.1 percent in 2012 to 15.8 percent in 2022 Globally, about one-third of children aged 6 to 23 months and two-thirds of women aged 15 to 49 years achieved minimum dietary diversity, according to the latest estimates of a new global nutrition indicator to monitor Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Target 2.2. Actions are needed to enable consumption of diverse diets for women and children Global food markets have faced persistent pressures in recent years, with food price inflation emerging as a major concern since 2021. Structural and gender inequalities amplify the impact of food price inflation, particularly in countries with high income inequality. Vulnerable groups, especially women and rural populations, are disproportionately affected due to limited resources, weaker social protection mechanisms, and fewer coping strategies. In response to the wide-ranging impacts of high food prices – and to prevent future inflationary episodes – a mix of policy measures is essential: Protect vulnerable populations with well-designed fiscal responses. Align fiscal and monetary policies to stabilize markets Prioritize structural and trade-related measures for lasting impact Strengthen and invest in data and information flows. Invest in resilient agrifood systems Source : FAO Related resources To view the complete report, click here.