The cost of a healthy diet rose significantly since 2021 but the number of people unable to afford it declined to 2.69 billion, a drop of 280 million.

The cost of a healthy diet rose significantly since 2021 but the number of people unable to afford it declined to 2.69 billion, a drop of 280 million.

When healthy food becomes unaffordable, households shift toward cheaper nutrient-poor foods increasing risk of diabetes, hypertension and childhood stunting.