Global Food Crisis 2022

Study Notes

Global Food Crisis

In 2022, at least 258 million people in 58 countries faced "acute food insecurity", a 33% increase from 193 million people in 53 countries in 2021.
Acute food insecurity is defined as hunger so severe that it poses an immediate threat to people's livelihoods and lives.
The war in Ukraine, conflicts, and the lingering impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic contributed to the worsening global food crisis.
Climate change also played a role, with weather and climate extremes being the primary driver of acute food insecurity in 12 countries, affecting 57 million people.

Child Malnutrition

More than 35 million children under five suffered from wasting in the 58 countries covered, with over 9 million cases being severe.
Wasting in childhood from acute malnutrition can have lifelong consequences for physical and mental development.

Food Crisis Hotspots

Some of the areas facing the most severe crises include failed or failing states, or regions embroiled in conflicts, such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria, and Sudan.
Major developing economies, such as Nigeria and Pakistan, are also affected.
Pakistan saw severe flooding in 2022, affecting an estimated 33 million people, which was exacerbated by human-induced climate change.

Global Food Crisis

In 2022, at least 258 million people in 58 countries faced "acute food insecurity", a 33% increase from 193 million people in 53 countries in 2021.
Acute food insecurity is defined as hunger so severe that it poses an immediate threat to people's livelihoods and lives.
The war in Ukraine, conflicts, and the lingering impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic contributed to the worsening global food crisis.
Climate change also played a role, with weather and climate extremes being the primary driver of acute food insecurity in 12 countries, affecting 57 million people.

Child Malnutrition

More than 35 million children under five suffered from wasting in the 58 countries covered, with over 9 million cases being severe.
Wasting in childhood from acute malnutrition can have lifelong consequences for physical and mental development.

Food Crisis Hotspots

Some of the areas facing the most severe crises include failed or failing states, or regions embroiled in conflicts, such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria, and Sudan.
Major developing economies, such as Nigeria and Pakistan, are also affected.
Pakistan saw severe flooding in 2022, affecting an estimated 33 million people, which was exacerbated by human-induced climate change.

Description

Learn about the 2022 global food crisis, its causes, and its impact on people's livelihoods and lives. Get informed about the factors contributing to the crisis, including conflicts, Covid-19, and climate change.