Global Food Crises, Shortages, World Hunger Research Guide

Many countries are facing growing levels of food insecurity, reversing years of development gains, and threatening the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Even before COVID-19 reduced incomes and disrupted supply chains, chronic and acute hunger were on the rise due to various factors, including conflict, socio-economic conditions, natural hazards, climate change and pests.
Domestic food price inflation remains high around the world. Information from between March and June 2022 shows high inflation in almost all low- and middle-income countries; 93.8% of low-income countries, 89.1% of lower-middle-income countries.

“Food price increases are having devastating effects on the poorest and most vulnerable,” said World Bank Group President David Malpass.

345 million people are facing acute food insecurity in 82 countries