The table and the graph provide information about the number of undernourished people worldwide between 2000 and 2009, and the global price trends of two food grains — rice and wheat — over the same period.
Overall, there was a continuous rise in both the number of undernourished people and the prices of grains throughout the decade. Notably, the price of rice experienced a sharper increase than that of wheat, particularly after 2006.
According to the table, in 2000, 857 million people worldwide were undernourished. This figure showed a steady upward trend, reaching 862 million in 2002 and 873 million in 2004. The increase was gradual until 2006, when it reached 876 million. However, between 2006 and 2008, there was a more noticeable rise to 924 million, followed by a significant surge to 1,024 million in 2009.
The chart indicates that both rice and wheat prices remained relatively stable until around 2004. After that, prices began to climb, but the most dramatic increases occurred between 2006 and 2008. The price of rice rose more sharply, peaking at around $1,200 per unit in 2009, while wheat reached approximately $800. The gap between the prices of rice and wheat widened significantly during this period.
In summary, both undernourishment and grain prices showed an upward trajectory during the period, with a particularly sharp rise after 2006, suggesting a possible correlation between rising food prices and the growing number of people lacking adequate nutrition.