The table represents the quantity of undernourished individuals worldwide in a period of 9 years starting from 2000, while the line graph shows the global prices of rice and wheat over the same period. Overall, the data suggests that both undernourishment and grain prices increased noticeably toward the end of the decade.
On top of that, the number of undernourished individuals rose steadily. In 2000, there were 857 million people lacking sufficient food, and this figure increased slightly to 873 million by 2004. Although growth was gradual at first, the number reached 924 million in 2008 and peaked at 1024 million in 2009, showing a sharp rise at the final years.
A equivalent upward trend is seen in grain prices. Wheat and rice both started at around $200 per ton in 2000. Wheat witnessed a significant surge to nearly $400 in 2002, followed by a decrease in 2004. After 2006, however, both grains increased rapidly in cost. By 2009, wheat reached around $1200 per ton, while rice rose to approximately $900.
In the light of all provided arguments, its straightforward to conclude that, the decade was marked by rising food prices and a growing global population suffering from undernourishment, especially after 2006.