The UN has found that one in three people globally cannot afford a healthy diet, with 2.69 billion affected according to multiple reports. The annual report from five UN agencies warns that achieving the global target of zero hunger by 2030 will require immense effort.
Key Takeaways
The UN reports that one in three people globally cannot afford a healthy diet, with 2.69 billion affected. Global hunger declined to 7.8% in 2025 but remains higher than pre-COVID levels. Africa faces the highest rates of unaffordability and hunger.
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1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| People Unable To Afford Healthy Diet | 1 Difference | Al Jazeera and UPI provide specific figures while The Guardian uses proportions. | ▼ |
| Global Hunger Rate | Broad Agreement | 7.8% of people affected in 2025 | |
| Cost Of Healthy Diet | Broad Agreement | $4.28 per day in 2025, up from $3.44 in 2021 and $2.94 in 2017. | |
| Hunger Hotspot | Broad Agreement | Africa has the highest number of hungry people for the first time. |
People Unable To Afford Healthy Diet
▼Al Jazeera and UPI provide specific figures while The Guardian uses proportions.
Global Hunger Rate
Broad Agreement7.8% of people affected in 2025
Cost Of Healthy Diet
Broad Agreement$4.28 per day in 2025, up from $3.44 in 2021 and $2.94 in 2017.
Hunger Hotspot
Broad AgreementAfrica has the highest number of hungry people for the first time.
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Global hunger declined for a third consecutive year in 2025, affecting 7.8% of people down from 8.1% in 2024 per The Guardian. However, the proportion of people unable to afford a healthy diet remains extremely high according to Maximo Torero, chief economist at the Food and Agriculture Organization.
In Africa, 66.6% of the population was unable to afford a healthy diet in 2025, more than double the levels observed in Asia or Latin America and the Caribbean per The Guardian. The rise is largely driven by higher population growth on the continent.
According to Al Jazeera, Africa now has the highest number of hungry people for the first time. Shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz linked to conflict are likely to impact next year's figures according to Torero per The Guardian. The report calls for investment in infrastructure and research to reduce costs and improve dietary quality.
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