A Diet of Desperation: The Alarming Rise of Global Hunger A staggering one third of the world's population cannot afford a healthy diet, a figure that has persisted despite efforts to eradicate hunger globally.
This reality underscores systemic failures that have left millions struggling to access nutritious food. The latest report from five UN agencies paints a bleak picture: 2.
69 billion people are unable to afford a diverse diet that meets their energy and nutrient needs. To put this number into perspective, consider the combined population of the United States, Canada, and Mexico.