The report, titled “Ten Largest Global Food Crises,” was released on Friday to mark World Food Day. It warns that approximately 10.6 million people in Pakistan will require humanitarian assistance during 2026, even as efforts to improve conditions continue and some of the country's major economic indicators have shown improvement.
The findings highlight the continuing challenges faced by vulnerable populations as multiple crises put pressure on access to food and humanitarian support.
According to the report, approximately 177 million people worldwide live in the 10 countries experiencing the most severe hunger crises. The number of people affected by severe hunger globally has doubled over the past decade.
Currently, around 266 million people across 47 countries are facing severe hunger, underscoring the scale of the global food crisis.
The 10 countries identified in the report as facing the world's largest food crises are Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan, Yemen, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Pakistan, South Sudan and Syria.
Large populations across these countries are affected by food shortages and humanitarian emergencies. Climate-related disasters, economic hardship, displacement and reduced funding for humanitarian assistance are further intensifying food insecurity among already vulnerable communities.
Pakistan's inclusion on the list comes despite ongoing efforts to improve conditions and signs of improvement in some key economic indicators. However, the projected need for humanitarian assistance among approximately 10.6 million people in 2026 highlights the scale of the challenge the country continues to face.
The report's findings also point to a broader deterioration in global food security, with severe hunger affecting hundreds of millions of people across dozens of countries. The doubling of the number of people facing severe hunger over the past decade underscores the growing scale of the crisis and the continuing need for humanitarian assistance.
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