UN report on hunger

In 2023, approximately 733 million people globally faced hunger, a figure unchanged from previous years, as reported by multiple UN agencies. The report highlights that 9% of the world's population is undernourished, with Africa bearing the brunt, where 20% of people are affected. The UN predicts that if current trends persist, nearly 600 million will be chronically undernourished by 2030, primarily in Africa, marking a significant setback in progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goal of Zero Hunger. Climate change, conflicts, and economic instability are key factors exacerbating food insecurity, which now affects about 2.33 billion individuals worldwide. There are calls for urgent reforms in funding and coordination among international organizations to combat this crisis effectively. Despite some improvements in regions like Latin America, the overall situation remains dire, underscoring the need for accelerated efforts to tackle hunger and malnutrition.