Acute food insecurity is projected to severely worsen in Sudan, according to a joint report published by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP). The United Nations agencies have officially classified the nation among the most critical and dangerous hunger hotspots globally through November 2026.
The joint humanitarian outlook emphasizes that immediate international intervention is required to prevent catastrophic loss of life.
Millions Stand at the Brink of Starvation
According to statistical models released by the United Nations, approximately 19.5 million people—representing roughly 41 percent of Sudan’s total population—faced acute levels of food insecurity classified under Phase 3 or higher on the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) scale.
Out of this population, an estimated 5 million individuals have already deteriorated into a Phase 4 food emergency state, which sits just one level below full-scale famine.
Imminent Famine Threat in Key Regions
The humanitarian organizations explicitly noted that the immediate risk of famine directly threatens 14 specific regions spanning across several volatile provinces, including:
North Darfur
South Darfur
South Kordofan
UN experts anticipate that this catastrophic threat will persist through September 2026. Furthermore, analytical data indicates that the risk of mass starvation will likely endure in at least 13 of these monitored regions through the upcoming harvest season, extending well into January 2027.
The prolonged conflict, combined with disrupted agricultural infrastructure and restricted humanitarian access, remains the primary driver behind the historic food deficit. Both the FAO and WFP are calling on global entities to secure safe corridors for immediate aid delivery before regional conditions completely deteriorate.
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