The number of people in food insecurity in the UK increased sharply in 2022-23

Individuals living in households that are food insecure, millions

Children

Adults

5m

4

3

2

1

0

2019-20

2020-21

2021-22

2022-23

Children

Adults

5m

4

3

2

1

0

2019-20

2020-21

2021-22

2022-23