Question
According to the 2023 State of Food Security and
Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report, what percentage of the global population was unable to afford a healthy diet in 2022?Solution
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report for 2023 revealed concerning statistics about the global state of food security. It highlighted that over 2.8 billion people globally were unable to afford a healthy diet in 2022. Given the estimated global population of approximately 7.7 billion people in 2022, this indicates that around 36.6% of people worldwide faced significant dietary challenges, unable to access or afford nutritious and balanced food. This alarming figure underscores the vast nutritional disparities and emphasizes the urgency of addressing food insecurity and malnutrition, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The report points to the need for innovative financing solutions and improvements in agrifood systems to make healthy diets more accessible and affordable, aiming to meet the Sustainable Development Goals, especially Zero Hunger by 2030.
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