Executive Dashboard
Real-time global food security intelligence from SOFI 2025 and validated sources
150.2M children
42.8M children
35.5M children
(2023, up from 37% in 2012)
| Region | Hungry (M) | PoU % | Stunting % | Trend | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-Saharan Africa | 235M | 22.3% | 32.8% | ↑ Rising | CRITICAL |
| Northern Africa | 20M | 8.3% | 17.2% | ↗ Stagnant | AT RISK |
| Western Asia | 39M | 12.7% | 14.5% | ↑ Rising | OFF TRACK |
| Central & Southern Asia | 229M | 10.7% | 29.6% | ↓ Improving | SLOW |
| Eastern & South-Eastern Asia | 68M | 3.8% | 16.8% | ↓ Improving | MODERATE |
| Latin America & Caribbean | 41M | 5.1% | 9.2% | ↓ Improving | MODERATE |
| Oceania (excl. Aus/NZ) | 3M | 23.6% | 38.4% | → Stable | OFF TRACK |
Global Food Security Status
Comprehensive analysis of global hunger indicators and trends through 2024
8 SDG 2 Targets
Detailed status and progress assessment for each Zero Hunger target
14 Official Indicators
Complete list of SDG 2 monitoring indicators with current values and data quality
| Code | Indicator | Current Value | Target 2030 | Tier | Custodian | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1.1 | Prevalence of undernourishment (PoU) | 8.2% (673M) | <1% | I | FAO | Off Track |
| 2.1.2 | Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES) | 28.0% (2.3B) | <5% | I | FAO | Off Track |
| 2.2.1 | Stunting prevalence (under 5) | 23.2% (150M) | <14% | I | UNICEF/WHO/WB | Slow |
| 2.2.2 | Malnutrition prevalence - wasting/overweight | 6.6% / 5.5% | <3% / <3% | I | UNICEF/WHO/WB | Off Track |
| 2.2.3 | Anemia prevalence (women 15-49) | 36.4% | <15% | I | WHO | Off Track |
| 2.3.1 | Labor productivity (small-scale producers) | +23% vs 2015 | +100% | II | FAO | Off Track |
| 2.3.2 | Average income of small-scale producers | Limited data | Double | II | FAO | Data Gap |
| 2.4.1 | Agricultural area - sustainable practices | ~55% | 100% | II | FAO | Slow |
| 2.5.1 | Plant genetic resources secured (ex-situ) | 5.4M accessions | Increasing | I | FAO | On Track |
| 2.5.2 | Local breeds at risk of extinction | 74% | Decreasing | I | FAO | At Risk |
| 2.a.1 | Agriculture Orientation Index | 0.28 (LDCs) | ≥1.0 | I | FAO | Off Track |
| 2.a.2 | Total ODA to agriculture sector | $13.4B | Increasing | I | OECD | Slow |
| 2.b.1 | Agricultural export subsidies | Reduced | Eliminated | I | WTO | Progress |
| 2.c.1 | Food price anomalies indicator | High volatility | Stable | I | FAO | Off Track |
Regional Analysis
Detailed food security status by region and sub-region
| Sub-Region | Hungry (M) | PoU % | Stunting % | Acute Crisis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Africa | 96M | 26.1% | 33.8% | 50M+ | CRITICAL |
| Western Africa | 67M | 18.2% | 29.4% | 35M+ | SEVERE |
| Middle Africa | 56M | 30.1% | 35.2% | 28M+ | CRITICAL |
| Southern Africa | 16M | 11.5% | 24.8% | 8M | AT RISK |
| Northern Africa | 20M | 8.3% | 17.2% | 5M | AT RISK |
Hunger Crisis Tracker
Real-time monitoring of acute food crises and humanitarian emergencies
Critical Hunger Hotspots
Civil war has created world's largest displacement and hunger crisis. Famine confirmed in 5 localities (North Darfur, Al Jazirah). Aid access severely restricted.
Entire population facing acute food insecurity. Northern Gaza experiencing famine conditions. Aid delivery severely constrained.
Largest food crisis by population. Conflict, displacement, and disease outbreaks in eastern provinces drive humanitarian needs.
Protracted crisis entering decade of conflict. Economic collapse and currency depreciation driving food prices beyond reach.
Economic collapse post-2021. Banking restrictions and drought compound food insecurity across all provinces.
Chronic conflict, flooding, and economic crisis. Food insecurity at highest levels since 2011 independence.
Gang violence, political instability, and economic collapse. Port-au-Prince effectively under gang control.
| Country | Food Insecure (IPC 3+) | % Population | Primary Driver | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syria | 12.9M | 59% | Conflict, Economic Collapse | Emergency |
| Ethiopia | 15.4M | 13% | Conflict, Drought | Emergency |
| Nigeria (BAY states) | 8.8M | - | Conflict, Flooding | Emergency |
| Myanmar | 13.3M | 24% | Conflict, Economic Collapse | Emergency |
| Mali | 4.6M | 21% | Conflict, Climate | Crisis |
| Burkina Faso | 4.1M | 18% | Conflict, Displacement | Crisis |
| Somalia | 4.6M | 27% | Drought, Conflict | Emergency |
| Central African Republic | 2.8M | 54% | Conflict | Emergency |
| Chad | 5.1M | 28% | Climate, Refugees | Crisis |
| Zimbabwe | 7.7M | 44% | El Niño Drought | Emergency |
| Malawi | 5.7M | 28% | El Niño Drought | Crisis |
Key Organizations
UN agencies, NGOs, and institutions working on food security and nutrition
UN Agencies (Rome-Based)
Food and Agriculture Organization
Lead agency for food security policy, agricultural development, and SDG 2 monitoring. Produces SOFI report.
World Food Programme
World's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger. 2020 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
International Fund for Agricultural Development
Invests in rural people and smallholder farmers. Focus on agricultural development and rural transformation.
United Nations Children's Fund
Lead agency for child nutrition, including treatment of severe acute malnutrition and stunting prevention.
Major NGOs
Leading NGO in malnutrition treatment and WASH programs. 8,500+ staff globally.
NGOWorld's largest NGO. Food security through agriculture, microfinance, and nutrition programs.
NGOFocus on women's empowerment and food security. Works in 100+ countries.
NGOChild-focused programs including nutrition, school feeding, and emergency response.
NGOMarket systems and resilience programming in fragile contexts.
NGOLargest private hunger relief organization. Child sponsorship and community development.
NGOResearch Institutions
Global agricultural research partnership. 15 research centers, including IFPRI, CIMMYT, IRRI.
ResearchInternational Food Policy Research Institute. Policy research on food security and nutrition.
ResearchFunding Landscape
Global food security financing, trends, and critical funding gaps
| Country | Operation Requirement | Funding Gap | % Unfunded | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $3.1B | $2.7B | 87% | 10M+ ration cuts |
| Afghanistan | $1.1B | $622M | 57% | Operations halted |
| Yemen | $1.8B | $1.2B | 67% | Rations reduced 50% |
| South Sudan | $790M | $426M | 54% | Lean season gaps |
| DR Congo | $548M | $352M | 64% | Eastern DRC cuts |
| Syria | $870M | $480M | 55% | Northwest cuts |
| Haiti | $380M | $289M | 76% | Gang-area access |
Global Initiatives
Major international programs and coalitions working toward Zero Hunger
Launched by UN Secretary-General in 2012. Envisions a world where all food systems are sustainable, and all people have access to nutritious food.
- Zero stunted children under 2 years
- 100% access to adequate food all year
- All food systems sustainable
- 100% increase in smallholder productivity and income
- Zero food loss or waste
Held September 2021, follow-up in 2023. Set course for global food systems transformation.
Launched at G20 Summit 2024 (Brazil presidency). Focus on scaling proven interventions.
90+ countries committed to ensuring every child receives a healthy meal at school by 2030.
Multi-stakeholder platform coordinating advocacy for food security financing. Partners include FAO, WFP, IFAD, civil society, and private sector.
2030 Projections
Current trajectory analysis and scenarios for achieving Zero Hunger targets
| Indicator | 2015 (Baseline) | 2024 (Current) | 2030 (Projected) | 2030 (Target) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungry Population | 589M | 673M | 512M | <80M | 432M+ |
| PoU Rate | 7.9% | 8.2% | 6.0% | <1% | 5%+ |
| Stunting (under 5) | 26.4% | 23.2% | ~18% | <14% | 4%+ |
| Wasting (under 5) | 7.4% | 6.6% | ~5.5% | <3% | 2.5%+ |
| Africa's Share | 33% | 46% | 60% | - | Rising |
- Investment: Additional $40-50 billion annually in food security through 2030
- Conflict Resolution: Peace in Sudan, Yemen, Gaza, DRC, and other hotspots
- Climate Adaptation: Scaled investment in climate-resilient agriculture
- Social Protection: Universal coverage of food-based safety nets
- Agricultural Productivity: Double smallholder productivity in Africa and South Asia
- Nutrition Programs: Scale up treatment of acute malnutrition 10-fold
- Trade: Remove barriers to food trade during crises
Data Sources & Methodology
Primary data sources, update frequencies, and data validation methodology
| Source | Publisher | Frequency | Latest Data | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State of Food Security & Nutrition (SOFI) | FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP, WHO | Annual | July 2025 | fao.org/hunger |
| Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) | FSIN, Global Network | Annual | April 2025 | fsinplatform.org |
| Hunger Hotspots Report | FAO, WFP | Quarterly | Oct 2025 | fao.org/documents |
| IPC Analyses | IPC Global Platform | Ongoing | Rolling | ipcinfo.org |
| WFP Global Outlook | WFP | Annual | Jan 2025 | wfp.org/publications |
| SDG Progress Report | UN DESA | Annual | June 2025 | unstats.un.org/sdgs |
| UNICEF-WHO-WB Joint Estimates | UNICEF, WHO, World Bank | Annual | May 2025 | childmalnutritionestimates.org |
This platform follows strict data validation protocols:
- All statistics sourced from official UN agency publications
- Cross-referenced across multiple authoritative sources
- Regional data validated against FAO Regional Overviews
- Crisis data verified with IPC Technical Working Groups
- Funding data from official donor disclosures (OECD DAC, WFP contributions)
- Last comprehensive validation: February 2026