Five alarming statistics on global hunger Haishan FuShobha ShettyZacharey CarmichaelBo Andree January 27, 2025 This page in: English

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/five-alarming-statistics-on-global-hunger As we welcome 2025 and close the first quarter of the 21st century, it is a moment for reflection. We find ourselves at a pivotal midpoint—five years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and five years away from the 2030 deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Yet, food and nutrition insecurity remain pressing global challenges. Many countries continue to grapple with recurring crises fueled by climate change, high food prices, and conflict, all of which undermine access to the healthy, nutritious food that people need to thrive.