The number of hungry people has fallen to 673 million in 2024, but conflicts in Africa and West Asia are intensifying malnutrition.

In 2024, 673 million people will suffer from hunger, down from 2023, but armed conflict and climate change are seriously affecting the situation in Africa and West Asia. The UN report highlights progress in South America and India, but warns of the impact of acute crises such as the situation in the Gaza Strip. Nearly 21% of Africa's population is undernourished, and forecasts point to a rise in malnutrition in coming years. Global inflation particularly affects low-income countries, while obesity is on the rise worldwide.