Category: Rural development

Food insecurity is consistently higher in rural areas than in urban areas across most regions of the world. This disparity reveals critical insights into who is the most vulnerable to food insecurity in rural areas, highlighting demographic, economic, and environmental factors that intensify their risk.

According to studies in various regions, including a report on India, average daily calorie requirements are typically higher in rural areas compared to urban ones, often by several hundred kilocalories. This difference prompts the question, "Why calorie intake is higher in rural areas?" It is driven by a complex combination of physical exertion, traditional dietary norms, and economic realities.