The United Nations has issued a grave warning that global hunger has reached record levels in 2025, driven by ongoing conflicts, economic instability, and climate-related disasters. According to the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP), over 800 million people worldwide now face food insecurity — the highest number in decades.
Countries across Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia are among the hardest hit. The WFP cited the war in Ukraine, rising fuel prices, and droughts in East Africa as key contributors. South Asian nations like Bangladesh and Nepal are also experiencing food supply disruptions due to flooding and inflation.
The UN has urged wealthy nations and private sectors to increase humanitarian funding and invest in sustainable agriculture. India has already announced plans to expand its grain export program to neighboring countries, helping stabilize regional food supply. Experts stress that without urgent global cooperation, hunger-related crises could worsen in 2026.
