WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD-TV) — Global food insecurity is expected to decline over the next decade, but millions will still struggle to access enough food.
According to the USDA’s Economic Research Service, an estimated 19.5 percent of the population across 83 low- and middle-income countries will experience food insecurity in 2026. That represents approximately 884.4 million people.
By 2036, USDA projects that share will fall to 11.4 percent, or about 589 million people.
The projected improvement is partly tied to rising per-capita incomes and easing food price inflation. However, food insecurity is expected to persist in some regions due to local disruptions and underlying vulnerabilities.
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