1.05 Billion Metric Tons of Food Wasted Globally in 2022, UN Report Finds

Despite nearly 800 million people facing hunger, the world continues to squander about one billion meals every day.

The UN's Food Waste Index Report 2024 reveals that 1.05 billion metric tons of food were wasted globally in 2022, equivalent to about one billion meals every day.
Households are the largest contributors to food waste, accounting for 60% of the total, followed by the food service sector at 28% and retail at 12%.
Despite nearly 800 million people facing hunger worldwide, the amount of food wasted could feed all those hungry over a meal a day.
Food waste generates 8% to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, making it a significant driver of climate change.
Efforts to reduce food waste include improving data collection, encouraging public-private partnerships, and redistributing surplus food to those in need.