What We're Showing
This graphic illustrates the global distribution of people unable to afford a healthy diet in 2024, based on Food and Agriculture Organization data.
It shows both the share and number of people per region who cannot afford the cost of a healthy diet.
Key Takeaways
- Sub-Saharan Africa faces the highest burden, with 72% of its population—896.5 million people—unable to afford a healthy diet at an average cost of $4.37 per day.
- Asia accounts for the largest absolute number, 1.35 billion people, representing 28% of its population.
- The Caribbean shows a 50% share affected despite a smaller total of 22.5 million people, with the highest daily cost of a healthy diet at $5.48.
