Summary
Yemen is facing a severe food crisis, with over half of its population expected to suffer from hunger by early 2026. The International Rescue Committee warns of worsening food shortages due to ongoing conflict, economic collapse, and shrinking humanitarian aid. The crisis is preventable with immediate action from donors.
Key Facts
- Over half of Yemen's population, about 18 million people, could experience worsening hunger by early 2026.
- An additional one million people are at risk of life-threatening hunger, according to new projections.
- The country faces internal conflict involving regional external actors, contributing to the crisis.
- Food shortages are worsened by economic collapse and drastically reduced humanitarian assistance.
- By the end of 2025, humanitarian funding for Yemen was less than 25% of what was needed.
- Some families in Yemen resort to collecting wild plants for food due to severe shortages.
- Ongoing political and security tensions between regional powers risk escalating the conflict.
