5 Countries That Waste the Most Food

2. India 

Tons of Household Food Waste per Year: 68.7 million 

India faces severe food wastage challenges stemming from inefficiencies across the food supply chain. The country’s per capita food wastage stands at 50 kgs, totaling 68.7 million per annum and accounting for 40% of its total food production. Despite such extensive food wastage, the UN reports that over 200 million Indians remain undernourished. Notably, the Indian government, in collaboration with various NGOs, is working to address these issues through initiatives to improve agricultural practices to enhance supply chain efficiency.