New projections from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) show food inflation diverging sharply across 160 countries in 2026.
While some economies may see easing prices, others face double-digit increases driven by currency depreciation, import dependence, political instability, and conflict. Emerging markets remain especially vulnerable to global commodity swings and trade disruptions. The result is a fragmented global picture with households in certain countries bracing for significant strain at the grocery store.
Click on for the top 30 countries where food inflation is forecast to hit hardest.