What is the hunger rate in Asia and its impact?
                                
                                
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                                According to the UN's State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2025 report, Western Asia saw a worrying rise in hunger in 2024, affecting 12.7% of the population, even as global rates slightly declined. This uneven progress highlights the persistent challenges facing the world's most populous continent.