Group 1: Global Hunger and Food Security - The global hunger rate is projected to decrease to 8.2% in 2024, down from 8.5% in 2023 and 8.7% in 2022, indicating progress in regions like Southeast Asia, South Asia, and South America[10] - An estimated 638 million to 720 million people will face hunger in 2024, which is about 7.8% to 8.8% of the global population, reflecting a decrease of 22 million from 2022[10] - Approximately 23 billion people are expected to experience moderate or severe food insecurity in 2024, with a global prevalence rate of 28.0%[10] Group 2: Food Prices and Economic Impact - Food prices have continued to rise, with the average cost of a healthy diet reaching $4.46 per day in purchasing power parity terms in 2024, up from $4.30 in 2023 and $4.01 in 2022[11] - Despite rising food prices, the number of people unable to afford a healthy diet decreased from 2.76 billion in 2019 to 2.6 billion in 2024, although Africa saw an increase from 864 million to over 1 billion[11] - In low-income countries, the number of people unable to afford a healthy diet rose to 545 million in 2024, representing 72% of the population[11] Group 3: Nutritional Status and Child Malnutrition - The global prevalence of stunting among children has decreased from 26.4% in 2012 to 23.2% in 2024, while rates of wasting and overweight have remained stable[12] - The proportion of exclusively breastfed infants under six months increased significantly from 37.0% in 2012 to 47.8% in 2023, contributing to improved nutritional outcomes[12] - The prevalence of anemia among women aged 15 to 49 has risen from 27.6% to 30.7% between 2012 and 2023, indicating a worsening nutritional status[12]