# Global hunger declining but remains above pre-pandemic levels, UN says

A new UN report finds that global hunger is gradually decreasing, but the number of undernourished people remains higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic. The report highlights that progress toward ending hunger by 2030 is off track, with lingering economic and conflict-related disruptions. This matters because sustained food insecurity threatens health, stability, and development worldwide.

**Importance:** 3/5

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- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/21/hunger-is-falling-but-is-still-higher-than-pre-covid-levels-un-report?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:32:47 +0000