Sana’a — Yemen has been named one of the four worst food crises globally in 2025, alongside Sudan, Gaza, and Mali, according to a recent report by international humanitarian agencies including the World Food Programme and the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization.

The report reveals that approximately 17 million people in Yemen are facing acute food insecurity, accounting for nearly 48% of the country’s population. 

Contributing factors include ongoing conflict, economic collapse, and erratic climate patterns that have damaged agricultural output.

Humanitarian funding shortfalls have worsened the situation, leading to the closure of essential nutrition programs and health clinics. Aid workers on the ground warn that more than 2.4 million children under five are suffering from severe malnutrition, with many areas becoming increasingly inaccessible due to security concerns.

One aid coordinator stated, "Yemen is on the brink. Without immediate and sustained international support, we risk losing an entire generation to hunger and preventable disease."

The crisis in Yemen underscores the fragile intersection of war, climate, and humanitarian neglect. 

Advocates are urging global donors to restore funding and prioritize access to food, water, and medical care before conditions deteriorate further.