UN Warns Global Famine Crisis Has Reached Record Levels Since 2016
UN report says acute famine has risen ninefold since 2016, with Gaza, Sudan and Afghanistan among hardest-hit hunger hotspots.
A new report by United Nations agencies says the number of people facing catastrophic acute hunger worldwide has increased ninefold since 2016.
The report, “Global Food Crises 2026,” compiled by agencies including the Food and Agriculture Organization, warns that acute food insecurity has doubled over the same period.
It states that in 2025, famine conditions at the highest level were recorded for the first time in Gaza Strip and parts of Sudan.
The report says 266 million people across 47 countries faced high levels of food insecurity in 2025, with children and displaced populations among the most affected.
Afghanistan remains one of the key hunger hotspots, with millions dependent on humanitarian aid amid economic collapse, reduced funding, and recurring drought conditions.
The World Food Programme previously warned that over 17 million people in Afghanistan face severe food insecurity, particularly during harsh winter months.
The report also highlights worsening conditions for children, with millions suffering from acute malnutrition across conflict-affected regions globally.
It warns that food insecurity is expected to remain at crisis levels into 2026 due to ongoing conflicts, climate shocks, and global economic instability.
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