The global food system is under growing strain from rising population, food insecurity, and obesity.
Since 1985, the world’s population has steadily increased, reaching over 8 billion in 2023 and projected to approach 10 billion by 2035.
However, the number of food-insecure people has also grown significantly, even as global food production advances.
At the same time, rates of obesity have been on the rise, highlighting a paradox where hunger and overconsumption coexist.
This data reveals an urgent need to rethink how food is produced, distributed, and consumed globally.
Addressing these imbalances will require building more resilient, inclusive food systems that tackle both undernutrition and the rising burden of non-communicable diseases.
Unless policies adapt quickly, the pressures will intensify, threatening health, sustainability, and global development goals.
