Brussels: Acute food insecurity and malnutrition have reached critical levels globally, with crises now concentrated in a select group of countries, according to the Global Report on Food Crises 2026. The report, released by an international alliance, highlights that acute hunger has doubled over the last decade, with two famines declared in the previous year.

According to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the report identifies ten countries, including Afghanistan, Myanmar, and Yemen, as accounting for two-thirds of individuals facing high levels of acute hunger. The report also reveals that 266 million people in 47 countries experienced significant food insecurity in 2025, nearly double the figures from 2016. Famine conditions were confirmed in Gaza Governorate and parts of Sudan, marking an unprecedented development in the report’s history.

The report underscores the severe impact of forced displacement, with over 85 million people displaced in 2025, exacerbating food insecurity. It also highlights the decline in funding for humanitarian efforts, which has regressed to levels last observed nearly a decade ago, hindering effective responses.

The Global Network Against Food Crises stresses the need for coordinated action to address the root causes of food insecurity, emphasizing the importance of investment in resilient agrifood systems, climate adaptation, and rural livelihoods. The report warns of continued challenges in 2026, with ongoing conflicts, climate variability, and economic uncertainty posing risks to food markets and vulnerable communities.