Gaps in national food production, worldwide
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- #self-sufficiency analysis
- #food security
- #dietary guidelines
- The study analyzes the gap between domestic food production and dietary needs across seven food groups, using FAO data and WWF's Livewell diet.
- Over one-third of countries cannot achieve self-sufficiency in more than two food groups. Only one country, Guyana, is self-sufficient in all seven groups, while six countries meet none.
- Low self-sufficiency is particularly acute for vegetables, fish, and dairy, with regional disparities across Africa, the Caribbean, and Europe. Trade dependency increases vulnerability to supply shocks, especially for small states.