"UN Report: Global Hunger Crisis Worsens, 122 Million More People Pushed into Hunger"

The number of people experiencing hunger has risen by 122 million since 2019, reaching an estimated 735 million in 2022, with the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine being cited as major factors. The annual State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report reveals that 9.2% of the global population faced chronic hunger in 2022, compared to 7.9% in 2019. Hunger is disproportionately affecting Africa, where nearly 20% of the population is affected, while projections indicate that the number of chronically undernourished people could reach nearly 600 million by 2030. UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for immediate global efforts to address food insecurity and build resilience against crises and shocks.