A new United Nations report shows that global hunger decreased for the third straight year in 2025, offering a sign of progress. However, the report warns that these improvements are fragile and not shared equally across the world. The gains are still too small to meet the goal of ending hunger by 2030, as set out in the Sustainable Development Goals.
The report, titled The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026, was released Tuesday by five UN agencies, including the World Health Organization. It collects data from countries around the world to track food security and nutrition.
According to the report, the decline in hunger is a positive trend, but many regions continue to struggle. Parts of Africa and Asia, for example, still face high levels of food insecurity. The report stresses that more work is needed to ensure everyone has access to enough nutritious food.
The UN agencies call for stronger efforts from governments and international partners to address the root causes of hunger, such as conflict, climate change, and economic inequality. Without faster action, the world risks falling short of its 2030 goal.
The report serves as both a record of progress and a reminder that much remains to be done to achieve food security for all.