Food Loss and Waste Database
Take an in-depth look at what food is being lost and wasted, and where
The database contains data and information from openly accessible databases, reports and studies measuring food loss and waste across food products, stages of the value chain, and geographical areas. In November 2021, more than 700 publications and reports from various sources (e.g., subnational reports, academic studies, FAOSTAT and reports from national and international organizations such as the World Bank, GIZ, FAO, IFPRI, and other sources), which have produced more than 29 thousand data points, were included. Data can be queried, downloaded, and plotted in an interactive and structured way. The database can be used by anyone who wishes to know more about food losses and waste.
The data displayed on this webpage has been collected by external sources and does not imply any official endorsement of or responsibility on the part of FAO for the opinions, ideas, data or products presented at these locations, or guarantee the validity of the information provided. The purpose of the database is to inform users on the global state of FLW, users have the responsibility of assessing its relevance, accuracy and suitability of application.