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In 2025, an estimated 318 million people across 68 countries are experiencing acute food insecurity, with 41.1 million in Emergency or worse (IPC/CH Phase 4+).
The apparent decrease from 343 million in 2024 to 318 million in 2025 at the global level is primarily due to reduced country coverage and data availability. It does not reflect an actual improvement in food security.
The number of people facing catastrophic hunger (IPC Phase 5) remains alarmingly high in 2025, exceeding 1 million.
In 2025, Phase 5 populations were located in Palestine (Gaza Strip), Sudan, South Sudan, Yemen, Haiti, and Mali - underscoring the persistence and severity of food crises in fragile or conflict-affected contexts. Populations in Phase 5 are expected in Nigeria during the 2026 lean season.
In 2025, Famine was confirmed in parts of Palestine (Gaza Strip) and Sudan, while some areas of South Sudan continue to face a risk of Famine.
The continued prevalence of Emergency (IPC/CH Phase 4) and Famine/Catastrophe (IPC/CH Phase 5) conditions over time underscores the critical need for sustained humanitarian interventions. Additionally, improving data coverage remains essential for understanding and responding to these crises effectively.