Core Insights - The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported a decrease of 15 million people facing hunger globally in 2024, with the overall hunger situation showing improvement [1] - Despite the global decline in hunger, food insecurity remains a significant issue in parts of Africa and West Asia, posing challenges to achieving the "zero hunger" goal by 2030 [1][2] Group 1: Global Hunger Statistics - In 2024, approximately 8.2% of the global population is estimated to be hungry, down from 8.5% in 2023 and 8.7% in 2022 [1] - This translates to about 673 million people experiencing hunger in 2024, a reduction of 15 million from 2023 and 22 million from 2022 [1] Group 2: Regional Trends - The improvement in hunger numbers is primarily driven by trends in Southeast Asia, South Asia, and South America [1] - Conversely, hunger conditions continue to worsen in several regions of Africa and West Asia, particularly in countries facing prolonged food crises [1] Group 3: Food Prices and Nutritional Challenges - Since the end of 2020, rising food prices have become a critical challenge for all income groups globally, exacerbating food insecurity and malnutrition risks, especially among low-income countries and vulnerable populations [2] - The cost of healthy diets in low-income countries has increased significantly, with the number of people unable to afford healthy food rising from 464 million in 2019 to 545 million in 2024 [2] Group 4: Need for Structural Reforms - Despite slight improvements in global hunger, issues such as unequal access to food and malnutrition remain widespread, necessitating ongoing international investment and structural reforms [2]
联合国报告:全球饥饿人数下降
Ren Min Ri Bao·2025-07-30 22:12