5 Countries That Waste the Most Food

3. Nigeria

Tons of Household Food Waste per Year: 37.94 million

The presence of Nigeria among the top five food-wasting countries is not surprising. According to UNEP, levels of household food waste are almost similar for high-income, upper middle-income, and lower middle-income countries. As the average per capita household waste in Sub-Saharan Africa is 108 kgs, compared to the 74 kg average of the rest of the world, Nigeria ranks in the top three food-wasting countries. Smallholder farmers, who make up a significant portion of the agricultural sector, often lack access to modern farming techniques and efficient storage facilities, leading to post-harvest losses.