According to the Global Hunger Index 2024, which was adopted by the International Food Policy Research Institute, Somalia was the most affected by hunger and malnutrition, with an index of 44.1. Yemen and Chad followed behind. The World Hunger Index combines three indicators: undernourishment, child underweight, and child mortality. Sub-Saharan Africa most affected The index is dominated by countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. In the region, more than one fifth of the population is undernourished . In terms of individuals, however, South Asia has the highest number of undernourished people. Globally, there are 735 million people that are considered undernourished or starving. A lack of food is increasing in over 20 countries worldwide. Undernourishment worldwide The term malnutrition includes both undernutrition and overnutrition. Undernutrition occurs when an individual cannot maintain normal bodily functions such as growth, recovering from disease, and both learning and physical work. Some conditions such as diarrhea, malaria, and HIV/AIDS can all have a negative impact on undernutrition. Rural and agricultural communities can be especially susceptible to hunger during certain seasons. The annual hunger gap occurs when a family’s food supply may run out before the next season’s harvest is available and can result in malnutrition. Nevertheless, the prevalence of people worldwide that are undernourished has decreased over the last decades, from 18.7 percent in 1990-92 to 9.2 percent in 2022, but it has slightly increased since the outbreak of COVID-19. According to the Global Hunger Index, the reduction of global hunger has stagnated over the past decade.

The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is a comprehensive tool used to assess and rank the state of hunger worldwide. It provides valuable insights into the severity of hunger and malnutrition in various countries, highlighting the challenges faced by populations in accessing sufficient and nutritious food.

By analyzing multiple factors such as undernourishment, child wasting, child stunting, and child mortality, the Global Hunger Index presents a holistic picture of the hunger situation globally. The index takes into account both the prevalence and intensity of hunger, considering not only the lack of food but also the quality of nutrition and health outcomes.

Through its rankings, the Global Hunger Index aims to draw attention to regions and countries where hunger is most prevalent and urgent. It serves as a crucial tool for policymakers, organizations, and governments to identify areas requiring immediate intervention and to formulate effective strategies for combating hunger and improving food security.

Moreover, the Global Hunger Index plays a significant role in monitoring progress and identifying trends over time, enabling stakeholders to track improvements or setbacks in the fight against hunger. By regularly updating the index, it provides an objective measure to evaluate the effectiveness of policies and interventions implemented to address hunger-related challenges.

Ultimately, the Global Hunger Index serves as a call to action, urging global cooperation and collective efforts to eliminate hunger, promote sustainable agricultural practices, and ensure access to nutritious food for all.

The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is a tool designed to comprehensively measure and track hunger globally, regionally, and by country. Each year, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) calculates GHI scores in order to assess progress, or the lack thereof, in decreasing hunger. The GHI is designed to raise awareness and understanding of regional and country differences in the struggle against hunger.This year, GHI scores have been calculated using a revised and improved formula. The revision replaces child underweight, previously the sole indicator of child undernutrition, with two indicators of child undernutrition—child wasting and child stunting—which are equally weighted in the GHI calculation. The revised formula also standardizes each of the component indicators to balance their contribution to the overall index and to changes in the GHI scores over time.The 2015 GHI has been calculated for 117 countries for which data on the four component indicators are available and where measuring hunger is considered most relevant. GHI scores are not calculated for some higher income countries where the prevalence of hunger is very low. The GHI is only as current as the data for its four component indicators.This year's GHI reflects the most recent available country-level data and projections available between 2010 and 2016. It therefore reflects the hunger levels during this period rather than solely capturing conditions in 2015. The 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, and 2015 GHI scores reflect the latest revised data for the four component indicators of the GHI. Where original source data were not available, the estimates of the GHI component indicators were based on the most recent data available.The four component indicators used to calculate the GHI scores draw upon data from the following sources:1. Undernourishment: Updated data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) were used for the 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, and 2015 GHI scores. Undernourishment data and projections for the 2015 GHI are for 2014-2016.2. Child wasting and stunting: The child undernutrition indicators of the GHI—child wasting and child stunting—include data from the joint database of United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Bank, and additional data from WHO's continuously updated Global Database on Child Growth and Malnutrition; the most recent Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) and Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) reports; statistical tables from UNICEF; and the latest national survey data for India from UNICEF India. For the 2015 GHI, data on child wasting and child stunting are for the latest year for which data are available in the period 2010-2014.3. Child mortality: Updated data from the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation were used for the 1990, 1995, 2000, and 2005, and 2015 GHI scores. For the 2015 GHI, data on child mortality are for 2013.

The average for 2021 based on 167 countries was 10.78 percent. The highest value was in Madagascar: 51 percent and the lowest value was in Algeria: 2.5 percent. The indicator is available from 2001 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

According to the Global Hunger Index, India had an index value of *****in 2025. The composition of the index was a combination of different indicators such as undernourishment, child underweight, and child mortality. India's score indicates a serious level of hunger crisis, placing the country at a position of ***** out of 123 countries that year. However, the country had improved the situation from ** index points falling in the category of alarming level in 2000.

Background: Although reasonable to assume, it is not yet clear whether malnourished countries are at higher risk for severe or fatal coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This study aims to identify the countries where prevalent malnutrition may be a driving factor for fatal disease after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.Methods: Using estimates from the Global Burden of Disease 2019, country-level burden of malnutrition was quantified using four indicators: death rates for child growth failure (underweight, stunting, and/or wasting) and years lived with disability (YLD) attributed to iron and vitamin A deficiencies and high body mass index (BMI). Global mortality descriptors of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic were extracted from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, and case fatality ratios (CFRs) were calculated introducing a lag time of 10 weeks after the first death of a confirmed case. Bivariate analyses for 172 countries were carried out for malnutrition indicators and fatal COVID-19. Correlations between burden indicators were characterized by Spearman's rank correlation coefficients (ρ) and visually by scatterplots. Restricted cubic splines and underlying negative binomial regressions adjusted for countries' age-structure, prevalent chronic comorbidities related to COVID-19, population density, and income group were used to explore non-linear relationships.Results: Stratified by the World Bank income group, a moderate positive association between YLD rates for iron deficiency and CFRs for COVID-19 was observed for low-income countries (ρ = 0.60, p = 0.027), whereas no clear indications for the association with child growth failure, vitamin A deficiency, or high BMI were found (ρ < 0.30). Countries ranking high on at least three malnutrition indicators and presenting also an elevated CFR for COVID-19 are sub-Saharan African countries, namely, Angola, Burkina Faso, Chad, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Sudan, and Tanzania, as well as Yemen and Guyana.Conclusions: Population-level malnutrition appears to be related to increased rates of fatal COVID-19 in areas with an elevated burden of undernutrition, such as countries in the Sahel strip. COVID-19 response plans in malnourished countries, vulnerable to fatal COVID-19, should incorporate food security, nutrition, and social protection as a priority component in order to reduce COVID-19 fatality.

In 2022, Morocco was the leading country in terms of food security in North Africa, with ** points in the global food security index. The country was ranked 57th out of 113 world nations. Tunisia followed at **** index points, while Algeria and Egypt presented the highest levels of food insecurity in the region.

The zipped CSV files details Global Acute Malnutrition (GAM) prevalence data resulting from Round V of the Nutrition and Food Security SMART survey conducted at the Local Government (LGA) Level in all three crisis-affected states of north east Nigeria, July 2018. Also featured is data on Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM), Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), and MAM prevalence among beneficiaries 15-49 years, including the respective severity ranking.

With a brand value of over **** billion U.S. dollars, Nestlé was by far the most valuable food brand in the world in 2024. Yili, a Chinese dairy brand, was valued at about **** billion U.S. dollars, putting the brand in third place. Danone S.A. Danone was considered the fifth most valuable food brand in 2024, with a brand value of over ***** billion U.S. dollars. In 2023, the French multinational Danone S.A. generated an estimated **** billion U.S. dollars in net sales, a slight increase compared to the previous year. About ** percent of those net sales were earned in the United States, China and France, making these countries Danone’s key markets. Most valuable beer brands worldwide The world’s most valuable beer brand is Corona, which was worth about ** billion U.S. dollars. The brand is most known for its pale lager Corona Extra. Corona took the first spot from Budweiser. Budweiser is an American-style lager with an alcohol content of **** percent, created by Anheuser-Busch. Heineken and Modelo are the third and fourth most valuable brands respectively.

In 2025, nearly 11.7 percent of the world population in extreme poverty, with the poverty threshold at 2.15 U.S. dollars a day, lived in Nigeria. Moreover, the Democratic Republic of the Congo accounted for around 11.7 percent of the global population in extreme poverty. Other African nations with a large poor population were Tanzania, Mozambique, and Madagascar. Poverty levels remain high despite the forecast decline Poverty is a widespread issue across Africa. Around 429 million people on the continent were living below the extreme poverty line of 2.15 U.S. dollars a day in 2024. Since the continent had approximately 1.4 billion inhabitants, roughly a third of Africa’s population was in extreme poverty that year. Mozambique, Malawi, Central African Republic, and Niger had Africa’s highest extreme poverty rates based on the 2.15 U.S. dollars per day extreme poverty indicator (updated from 1.90 U.S. dollars in September 2022). Although the levels of poverty on the continent are forecast to decrease in the coming years, Africa will remain the poorest region compared to the rest of the world. Prevalence of poverty and malnutrition across Africa Multiple factors are linked to increased poverty. Regions with critical situations of employment, education, health, nutrition, war, and conflict usually have larger poor populations. Consequently, poverty tends to be more prevalent in least-developed and developing countries worldwide. For similar reasons, rural households also face higher poverty levels. In 2024, the extreme poverty rate in Africa stood at around 45 percent among the rural population, compared to seven percent in urban areas. Together with poverty, malnutrition is also widespread in Africa. Limited access to food leads to low health conditions, increasing the poverty risk. At the same time, poverty can determine inadequate nutrition. Almost 38.3 percent of the global undernourished population lived in Africa in 2022.

Mineral nutritional content of 100 g pea seeds as a DV percentage for a 2,000 calories human diet.

In 2025, the Greek cuisine was chosen by visitors of Taste Atlas as the best in the world. Italian and Mexican ranked second and third, respectively, with visitors of Taste Atlas.

Descriptive statistics of seed mineral concentrations of 96 diverse pea accessions.

This statistic shows the 20 countries* with the highest infant mortality rate in 2024. An estimated 101.3 infants per 1,000 live births died in the first year of life in Afghanistan in 2024. Infant and child mortality Infant mortality usually refers to the death of children younger than one year. Child mortality, which is often used synonymously with infant mortality, is the death of children younger than five. Among the main causes are pneumonia, diarrhea – which causes dehydration – and infections in newborns, with malnutrition also posing a severe problem. As can be seen above, most countries with a high infant mortality rate are developing countries or emerging countries, most of which are located in Africa. Good health care and hygiene are crucial in reducing child mortality; among the countries with the lowest infant mortality rate are exclusively developed countries, whose inhabitants usually have access to clean water and comprehensive health care. Access to vaccinations, antibiotics and a balanced nutrition also help reducing child mortality in these regions. In some countries, infants are killed if they turn out to be of a certain gender. India, for example, is known as a country where a lot of girls are aborted or killed right after birth, as they are considered to be too expensive for poorer families, who traditionally have to pay a costly dowry on the girl’s wedding day. Interestingly, the global mortality rate among boys is higher than that for girls, which could be due to the fact that more male infants are actually born than female ones. Other theories include a stronger immune system in girls, or more premature births among boys.

Powdered and liquid beverages were Nestle’s top-selling products in 2024, followed by Nutrition and Health Science. Sales of powdered and liquid beverages reached almost ** billion Swiss Francs, while Nutrition and Health Science sales totaled ***** billion Swiss Francs. Water was Nestle’s worst selling category, with **** billion Swiss Francs in sales in that year. PetCare was Nestle’s fastest growing product category in 2020, with a rate of **** percent. The powered and liquid beverages category Nestle’s powdered and liquid beverages category consists of its drinks and drink mixes products that are not bottled water or beverages meant as a nutritional supplement. This category includes recognizable brands like Nescafe, Coffee mate, Nestea, and Nesquik. Nestle’s standing The company's importance in the food and beverage industry can't be overstated as Nestle was the leading FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) company worldwide in 2023, with net sales of almost ***** billion dollars. Additionally, in terms of beverages, Nestle was the largest beverage manufacturer in the world in 2023, ahead of AB InBev. The latter position has only been acquired recently. In 2020, the company still ranked second.

According to a survey conducted among residents of various cities worldwide in 2024 on what Korean dishes they preferred, roughly ***percent mentioned Korean fried chicken as their preferred Korean food. K-Food popularity was closely tied to the most commonly tried food.