Global Hunger Risks Rise Due to Conflicts and Aid Cuts
Global progress in combating hunger has declined, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where conditions have worsened since 2018. Seven out of eight countries in the region are classified as seriously affected, with the world's three largest severe food security crises also located there. The Global Hunger Index has risen for the first time since 2000, as hunger has deteriorated in 32 countries, despite limited improvements in 20 others. A total of 266 million people worldwide are experiencing high levels of food insecurity, most of them concentrated in just ten countries. Conflicts, natural disasters, and rising food prices are exacerbating the crisis, with funding for food assistance decreasing by 59% between 2022 and 2025, weakening response efforts. Although the rate of chronic hunger has declined to 645 million people by 2025, severe crises continue to pose a significant challenge.
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