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Projected population in need in February 2024 across FEWS NET monitored countries:
100 -110 million
10% of the population
Total humanitarian food assistance needs across FEWS NET-monitored countries in February 2024 are projected to be: Similar to needs in Feb. 2023
Higher than the five-year average
This brief summarizes FEWS NET’s projection of the population in need of urgent food assistance and the severity of anticipated acute food insecurity in FEWS NET-monitored countries seven months into the future. The projected size of each country’s population experiencing acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 and higher) is compared to last year and the recent five-year average, categorized as Higher, Similar, or Lower. Additional information is provided for countries with large food insecure populations, an expectation of high severity, or where other key issues warrant further context. Analytical confidence is lower in FEWS NET’s remotely monitored countries, indicated by “RM.” Visit www.fews.net for detailed country reports.
Acute food insecurity needs typically vary throughout the year, reflecting changes in food availability and access due to the timing of the rains, harvest, livestock births, and other factors. As such, it is important to consider seasonality when viewing FEWS NET's needs estimates. View seasonal calendars for each country on their respective pages at www.fews.net to learn more about typical seasonal patterns in your country of interest.
FEWS NET defines the PIN as the number of people estimated to face Crisis (IPC Phase 3) or worse acute food insecurity outcomes, regardless of whether they are receiving humanitarian assistance.