Rome (Italy): Food Security Information Network (FSIN), 2024.
Language Note
English
Description
198 p.
ISBN/LRC Code
WFPFOO298024
Summary
The Global Report on Food Crises 2024 provides analysis and evidence on acute food insecurity and malnutrition in countries/territories identified as being in food crisis in 2023. It is a document of reference that consolidates data from various sources using rigorous methodologies and a transparent and consultative multi-agency process. In 2023, over 281 million people in 59 countries / territories experienced high levels of acute food insecurity requiring urgent food and livelihood assistance. Conflict/insecurity was the primary driver in 20 countries/territories with 135M people facing high levels of acute food insecurity. It was the main driver in most of the ten largest food crises (by number or share). Weather extremes were the main driver for 18 countries with over 72M people facing high levels of acute food insecurity. Many countries were grappling with prolonged recovery from drought or flooding. The El Niño event and climate change-related weather phenomena made 2023 the hottest year on record. Economic shocks were the main driver in 21 countries with over 75M people facing high levels of acute food insecurity. Decreasing global food prices did not transmit to low-income, import-dependent countries. Continued high public debt limited government options to mitigate the effects of high prices.
