How many children are starving right now? An urgent global crisis explained
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According to UNICEF and the World Bank, in 2025, 42.8 million children under five are suffering from wasting, the deadliest form of undernutrition, highlighting the devastating reality of how many children are starving right now. This global crisis is driven by conflict, climate change, and economic shocks, which affect children's survival and long-term development.
