https://docs.wfp.org/api/documents/WFP-0000162840/download/
As 2025 is unfolding as a year of unrelenting crises, driven by a convergence of conflict, natural disasters, extreme weather events and economic instability, the World Food Programme (WFP) 2025 Global Outlook mid-year edition shares updates of acute food insecurity and needs.

More details on WFP’s value proposition, key solutions to hunger and regional contexts, can be found in the main edition of the WFP 2025 Global Outlook, also available below.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71958/wfp129881
Citation: WFP 2025. WFP 2025 Global Outlook. Rome. 

2025: a year of unrelenting crises

Acute hunger continues at alarming highs.  As of November 2024, 343 million people were identified as acutely food insecure in 74 countries where WFP works and data is available.  

The mid-year update of 319 million people facing hunger in 67 countries sadly does not reflect an actual drop in hunger levels as it is  mainly due to lack of updated data in seven countries.  

Throughout the remainder of 2025, concerning levels of hunger are expected to persist. In Sudan, famine is already a reality. In Gaza, it is imminent, with conditions projected to deteriorate further amid sustained violence and severe constraints on humanitarian access.  

WFP’s net funding requirements for the remainder of 2025 is US$5.7 billion. With the current expected funding levels, WFP plans to reach 98 million people in 2025.  

In a world of compounding crises, WFP’s role in addressing global hunger has never been more acutely needed. We count on the unwavering commitment of our partners worldwide to support national governments in achieving zero hunger.  

 

Areas of focus

emergency icon

Emergency

75 percent of the total (US$12.6 billion) is destined for emergency response
resilience icon

Resilience

22 percent (US$3.7billion) for resilience-building work
root causes icon

Root causes

3 percent (US$0.6 billion) to activities aiming to eradicate the root causes of hunger.

What funding for WFP can do

2025 will be a year of unrelenting crises

But WFP's work can have a powerful impact on the lives of millions of people. Be part of the solution.
Donate now

Publications

Show more

Advanced search