SDG 2: Zero Hunger Data

Understanding the global hunger crisis through key facts, statistics, and actionable insights

Global Hunger Crisis: Key Statistics

ASDY Foundation Global Impact Data Source & Actions
2023 Statistics Impact Level
People Facing Hunger
735 million people affected Critical

Escalating due to conflict & climate change

🔗 FAO SOFI Report 2023
Stunted Children
1 in 5 children under 5 Severe

Lifelong physical & cognitive effects

🔗 UNICEF Nutrition Data
Food Insecurity
2.4 billion people affected High

Lack year-round access to adequate food

🔗 FAO Hunger Map 2022
Food Waste
17% of total production Moderate

Wasted while millions go hungry

🔗 UNEP Food Waste Report
Women in Agriculture
43% of workforce Gender Gap

Less access to land, credit & markets

🔗 UN Women Food Security
Acute Malnutrition
45 million children under 5 Critical

Life-threatening condition requiring urgent care

🔗 UNICEF State of Children 2023
Climate Impact
828 million at risk by 2030 Severe

Droughts, floods affecting crop yields

🔗 IPCC Climate Report 2023
Smallholder Farmers
500 million farm families Positive

Produce 80% of food in developing countries

🔗 IFAD Rural Development Report