According to the latest FAO figures, the prevalence of undernourishment and food insecurity decreased globally after several years of decline. Although hunger had increased dramatically between 2019 and 2021—largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic—the global prevalence in 2024 was estimated at 8.2%, a decrease of 15.2 million people compared to 2023 and 22 million compared to 2022.

In Latin America and the Caribbean, undernourishment decreased for the fourth consecutive year, reaching 5.1% of the population in 2024. Despite these improvements, 33 million people suffer from hunger; 167 million suffer from food insecurity; 181 million cannot afford a healthy diet; and 141 million adults live with obesity. The transition towards healthy diets, greater food security and better nutrition for the most vulnerable is a regional priority.