State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2025

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Context: The ‘State of Food and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2025’ report was released.

About SOFI Report 2025 (State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World)

Published by: A joint annual report by five UN agencies:
- FAO (Food and Agriculture Organisation)
- IFAD (International Fund for Agricultural Development)
- UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund)
- WFP (World Food Programme)
- WHO (World Health Organisation)
It is the annual global monitoring report for Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2 targets 2.1 and 2.2.

Key Highlights of the SOFI 2025 Report

Hunger Levels (2024): Around 720 million people globally faced hunger in 2024 — about 2% of the world’s population.
Comparison with Past Years:
- Hunger remains significantly higher than pre-COVID levels.
- Nearly 96 million more people are chronically hungry compared to 2015.
Food Insecurity:
- An estimated 3 billion people experienced moderate to severe food insecurity in 2024.
Regional Distribution of Undernourishment:
- Asia: Highest with 323 million undernourished people.
- Africa: Close second with 307 million.
- Latin America & Caribbean: About 34 million.
Trends by Region:
- Hunger levels declined in Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, and South America.
- However, food insecurity persisted or increased in other regions, particularly in Africa.