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2.69 Billion People Can't Afford a Healthy Diet — And India Feels It Too

World news | The Guardian·Wednesday, 22 July 2026
2.69 Billion People Can't Afford a Healthy Diet — And India Feels It Too

A new UN report finds that one in three people globally — about 2.69 billion — cannot afford a nutritious, diverse diet. Global hunger did decline for the third year running in 2025, but experts say bringing down the cost of fruits, vegetables, and dairy will require enormous effort. The report calls for urgent action on food affordability.

Why It Matters

Food affordability is a pressing issue for hundreds of millions of Indians, especially in rural areas where nutritious food remains out of reach for many families.

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