Global hunger report warns of rising malnutrition and famine risks

Conflict and violence were the main causes of acute hunger in 2025, affecting nearly 150 million people. Famine was confirmed in two places, the Gaza Strip and Sudan, the first dual confirmation since formal famine reporting began. Acute food insecurity remained widespread in 2025, with 22.9 percent of populations in 47 countries and territories experiencing it, a marginal rise from 2024