How many people would need to die to end world hunger?

Around the world, 815 million people do not have enough of the food they need to live an active, healthy life. ... In many places, male-dominated social structures limit the resources women have like job opportunities, financial services, and education, making them more vulnerable to poverty and hunger. read more

No people need to die to end world hunger. There is quite a large surplus of food resources on the planet right now. Starvation outside of conflict zones is currently non-existent (and very rare inside conflict zones.) Hunger is currently an issue of distribution, not lack of actual food. read more

Not surprisingly, about 98% of hungry people live in developing countries and the crisis will likely get worse. Over the next 12 years, the United Nations projects the global population will hit 8 billion people. read more

1 in 9 people worldwide do not get enough food. Learn more about hunger > The number of hungry people in the world exceeds the population of the U.S., Canada, and the European Union combined. Learn more about the countries where we work > 34 million children suffer from severe acute malnutrition, a deadly condition if not treated. read more