Undernourishment in the Dominican Republic drops to 3.6%, FAO reports

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic has significantly reduced its undernourishment rate to 3.6% of the population, according to the latest report from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. This marks a steady improvement from 8.7% in 2020 and 4.6% in 2024, reflecting continued progress toward eradicating hunger.

Minister of the Presidency José Ignacio Paliza celebrated the achievement, calling it “good news” and emphasizing that the country is moving closer to meeting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal of “Zero Hunger” by 2030.

The FAO attributes this success to targeted public policies that have enhanced agricultural production, increased access to food, and improved living conditions for vulnerable communities across the country.