How much food was wasted worldwide in 2022?
Answer1.05 billion tonnes
That's almost one-fifth of all food available to consumers.
Source: UN Environment Programme, Food Waste Index Report 2024 (2024) unep.org
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4 sourced facts about food spending and food waste, each with the context behind the number. 4 more are in today's round and appear here after it closes.
The basics
Going deeper
What share of the world's food waste happens in households?
Answer60%
Food services account for 28% and retail for 12%.
Source: UN Environment Programme, Food Waste Index Report 2024 (2024) unep.org
Expert level
Food loss and waste generate about what share of annual global greenhouse gas emissions?
Answer8–10%
That's almost five times the emissions of the aviation sector.
Source: UN Environment Programme, Food Waste Index Report 2024 (2024) unep.org
Which country cut its food waste by 31%, showing big reductions are possible?
AnswerJapan
The United Kingdom achieved an 18% reduction.
Source: UN Environment Programme, Food Waste Index Report 2024 (2024) unep.org
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