Global Report on Food Crises

Current Context : The Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) 2025, released in May 2025, indicates a significant rise in acute food insecurity worldwide.

Key Findings

• Acute Hunger: In 2024, 3 million people across 53 countries faced acute food insecurity, marking the highest level since reporting began.
• Famine Conditions: Approximately 9 million people are in catastrophic (IPC/CH Phase 5) conditions, primarily in Gaza, Sudan, and South Sudan.
• Children and Women: Over 37 million children under five in 26 countries suffered from acute malnutrition in 2024, with more than 2 million experiencing severe acute malnutrition.
• Funding Shortfalls: Humanitarian allocations to food sectors could fall by up to 45% in 2025, threatening life-saving nutrition services for at least 14 million children.

Primary Drivers

• Conflict: Ongoing wars and civil unrest, notably in Gaza and Sudan, have exacerbated food crises.
• Climate Shocks: Extreme weather events, including droughts and floods, have disrupted agricultural production.
• Economic Instability: Inflation, currency devaluation, and reduced humanitarian aid have further strained food systems