Hunger Affected Around 9% of World Population in 2023: UN’s SOFI 2024 Report

Current Context: The latest United Nations report on global hunger, titled “State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2024,” paints a concerning picture.

• In 2023, approximately 733 million people experienced hunger, which translates to 1 in 11 people globally and 1 in 5 people in Africa.
• Despite efforts, progress in combating hunger has been stagnant for three consecutive years.
• If current trends persist, around 582 million people will still face hunger by 2030, with half of them residing in Africa.
• The report also highlights that 2.33 billion people globally were moderately or severely food insecure in 2023, nearly the same number as during the COVID pandemic.
• Over 864 million people experienced severe food insecurity, meaning they had to go without food for periods.
• While Latin America has seen some improvement in food security, 58% of Africa’s population remains moderately or severely food insecure.
• Economic reasons continue to be a major issue, with 2.8 billion people unable to afford a healthy diet in 2022.

Question:

1 In 2023, how many people globally experienced hunger according to the SOFI 2024 report?

• A) 500 million
• B) 600 million
• C) 733 million
• D) 800 million

Answer: C) In 2023, approximately 733 million people experienced hunger, which translates to 1 in 11 people globally and 1 in 5 people in Africa.