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Countries with the least food self-sufficiency

The high cost of producing food

Countries with the least food self-sufficiency
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05/06/2026 09:45 ‧ 1 week ago | StarsInsider

FOOD

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Food is one of the basic necessities that every person needs to survive. The world currently produces enough food to feed more than 10 billion people, but not every country can contribute. Some nations lack many of the aspects that are needed to sustain their population.

A study published in the science journal Nature in 2025 looked at hundreds of nations and analyzed how proficient they are at sustaining the seven essential food groups: starchy staples, fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, fish, and legumes.

So, which ones ranked at the bottom? Click on to find out.

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