Launched on 22 November, the ‘WFP 2025 Global Outlook’ report provides updates on global food security and highlights the solutions WFP can offer to respond to crises, increase the resilience of people and communities in the face of shocks and tackle the root causes of hunger.
Designed to be a tool for WFP’s action strategy, the Outlook reinforces the organization’s values and shares the number of people to be reached during 2025, regional updates with operational requirements by country and an overview of WFP’s work and portfolio of activities.
The forecast for 2025 is that it will be a year of relentless crises. According to the report, it is estimated that there will be a 10 per cent increase among the 343 million people who are facing acute food insecurity in 74 countries where the WFP operates, compared to data from June 2024. The number is still 200 million above pre-pandemic levels. Even more worrying is the number of people on the brink of hunger, estimated at 1.9 million people.
Presenting the report to Executive Board delegates at headquarters, Executive Director Cindy McCain said: ‘Global humanitarian needs are skyrocketing, fueled by the growing number of devastating conflicts, more frequent climate disasters, and extensive economic turmoil. But funding provided by the international community is failing to keep pace.’
Learn more about the report on WFP 2025 Global Outlook.