Global hunger report warns of rising malnutrition and famine risks
Summary
In 2025, famine was officially confirmed in parts of the Gaza Strip and Sudan, the first time two locations were declared famine simultaneously. Around 267 million people experienced severe food shortages worldwide, driven mostly by conflict, weather problems, and economic issues.Key Facts
- Famine occurred in some areas of the Gaza Strip and Sudan in 2025.
- About 266 million people faced acute food insecurity in 47 countries and territories.
- This is nearly double the number affected in 2016 (108 million).
- Gaza had the highest proportion, with 32% of its people facing famine.
- Conflict caused severe hunger for 147 million people in 19 countries.
- Extreme weather led to food problems for 87.5 million people in 16 countries.
- Economic shocks affected almost 30 million people in 12 countries.
- Humanitarian funding for food crises dropped to levels last seen in 2016-2017.
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