Global Food Insecurity Projected to Remain Severe in 2026

A recent Global Report on Food Crises indicates that acute hunger has significantly increased over the past decade, with critical levels anticipated to continue into 2026. The report notes that famines were declared in Gaza and Sudan during 2025. It also highlights that an estimated 266 million individuals faced high levels of acute food insecurity last year, including a substantial number of acutely malnourished children.