"Famine was confirmed in two places in 2025: areas of the Gaza Strip and Sudan, marking the first dual confirmation since formal famine reporting began. The Global Report on Food Crises indicated that acute food insecurity remained widespread in 2025, affecting nearly 150 million people."
"The report found that 22.9 percent of populations in 47 countries experienced acute food insecurity, a marginal rise from 22.7 percent in 2024, nearly double the 11.3 percent recorded in 2016. The number of people affected has grown from 108 million in 2016 to 265.7 million in 2025."
"Famine, the most extreme classification under the hunger-monitoring Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) system, was confirmed in parts of the Gaza Strip and Sudan in 2025. The risk of famine remained in other areas of Gaza, Sudan, and South Sudan, with projections extending into 2026."
In 2025, conflict and violence led to acute hunger affecting nearly 150 million people. Famine was confirmed in the Gaza Strip and Sudan, marking a significant event in famine reporting. The Global Report on Food Crises indicated that 22.9 percent of populations in 47 countries faced acute food insecurity, a slight increase from the previous year. The number of affected individuals rose from 108 million in 2016 to 265.7 million in 2025. Famine conditions persisted in several regions, with projections extending into 2026.
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