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The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) Report 2026 - Understanding and addressing the high cost of a healthy diet
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations , ReliefWeb
· July 21, 2026
· 8 min read
. UN report: Global hunger levels ease for third consecutive year as regional disparities persist | World Food Programme The 2026 edition of The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) also examines the cost of healthy diets Rome – Global hunger declined for a third consecutive year
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Key takeaway 8 percent of the global population faced hunger in 2025, down from 8.
Why this matters
The decline in global hunger levels for the third consecutive year is a positive trend, but the persistence of regional disparities highlights the complexity of addressing food insecurity. The fact that Africa now has the highest number of hungry people in absolute terms, despite a stabilization in the share of its population facing hunger, underscores the challenge of meeting the needs of a rapidly growing population. The report's finding that 2.1 billion people experienced moderate or severe food insecurity in 2025, with more than half of Africa's population affected, emphasizes the need for targeted interventions to improve access to nutritious food. As faith-based organizations and humanitarian groups continue to play a critical role in disaster relief and food assistance, they must also consider the long-term sustainability of their efforts and the importance of supporting local food systems and economic development initiatives to address the root causes of hunger and food insecurity.
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Category: disaster Published: July 21, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 8 min
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