Healthy diet too expensive for one in three people globally, UN report finds
A new UN report reveals that 2.69 billion people globally cannot afford a healthy diet, with Africa facing the highest rates of food insecurity. While global hunger rates have slightly declined, experts warn that significant efforts are needed to meet the 2030 zero-hunger target.
Why it matters
Food affordability is a critical indicator of global economic stability and public health, directly impacting the UN's sustainable development goals.
In Africa, 66.6% of the population was unable to afford a healthy diet in 2025, more than double the levels in Asia or Latin America and the Caribbean. In Africa, 66.6% of the population was unable to afford a healthy diet in 2025, more than double the levels in Asia or Latin America and the Caribbean. Global development Healthy diet too expensive for one in three people globally, UN report finds Global hunger declined for the third year in a row in 2025 but experts call for action to bring down costs of fruit, vegetables and dairy as report shows 2.69bn people can’t afford to eat well
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