57% of Iranians Experiencing Some Level of Malnourishment

Iran's Ministry of Social Welfare data from late 2024, now widely cited by international media, shows that 57% of Iranians are experiencing some level of malnourishment. The figure, which predates the December fuel price hikes and the latest phase of currency collapse, is expected to worsen significantly. Working-class families in Tehran and provincial cities report spending over 70% of household income on food alone, with meat and dairy already unaffordable for much of the population.