Stats & Facts About Food Waste

Unveiling the Numbers Behind Food Waste

Infographic About Food Waste

Explore key statistics on global food waste through a visual representation.

Infographic about food waste

This infographic highlights the global scale of food waste, showing that 1.3 billion tons of food are wasted annually.

Map of Food Waste 'Hotspots'

Discover the regions with the highest levels of food waste and their underlying causes.

Map of food waste hotspots

A world map illustrating food waste hotspots, with North America and Europe leading at 95-115 kg per capita annually.

Breakdown of Food Waste by Sector

Understand where food waste occurs across different sectors of the supply chain.

Pie chart of food waste by sector

This pie chart shows that 40% of food waste occurs at the consumer level, 30% during production, and 20% in distribution.

Environmental Impact of Food Waste

Learn about the environmental consequences of food waste, including greenhouse gas emissions.

Chart of environmental impact

Food waste contributes to 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, equivalent to the emissions of the aviation industry.

Progress in Reducing Food Waste

Highlighting efforts and progress made in combating food waste globally.

Graph of food waste reduction progress

This graph shows a 15% reduction in food waste in some regions due to awareness campaigns and better supply chain management since 2020.