Can income keep up with the rising cost of a healthy diet? New CoAHD data offer fresh insights Haishan FuJosé Rosero MoncayoYan BaiValentina ContiMarko RissanenCarlo Cafiero July 27, 2026 This page in: English

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/can-income-keep-up-with-the-rising-cost-of-a-healthy-diet--new-c Can people afford the foods needed for a healthy diet? The answer depends not only on food prices and nutrition needs, but also on incomes, markets, and broader economic conditions. The latest Cost and Affordability of a Healthy Diet (CoAHD) estimates, jointly produced by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Bank Group, provide an updated picture of whether healthy diets are within reach across countries, regions, and income groups. The latest estimates are featured in the newly released The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026, the United Nations’ annual flagship report on global food security and nutrition.