More than half the world’s undernourished are found in Asia.
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021
More than half the world’s undernourished are found in Asia. Read More »
FS-Facts
An additional one third of undernourished people reside in Africa.
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021
An additional one third of undernourished people reside in Africa. Read More »
2.37 billion people did not have access to adequate food in 2020.
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021
2.37 billion people did not have access to adequate food in 2020. Read More »
This was an increase of nearly 320 million people in one year.
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021
This was an increase of nearly 320 million people in one year. Read More »
In 2020, 149.2 million children under age 5 were affected by stunting (22%).
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021
In 2020, 149.2 million children under age 5 were affected by stunting (22%). Read More »
6.7% of children under 5 suffered from wasting in 2020.
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021
6.7% of children under 5 suffered from wasting in 2020. Read More »
38.9 million children under 5 (5.7%) were overweight in 2020.
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021
38.9 million children under 5 (5.7%) were overweight in 2020. Read More »
Malnutrition in all its forms remains a global challenge.
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021
Malnutrition in all its forms remains a global challenge. Read More »
In 2019, high costs combined with income inequality made healthy diets too expensive for 3 billion people.
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021
Major drivers negatively affecting food security include conflict, climate variability, and economic downturns.
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021