International report: Food insecurity rates in Yemen increased by more than one million people this year

A recent international report revealed that food insecurity rates in Yemen have increased by more than one million people this year.

The World Bank ( WB ) said in a report on the food security update it recently issued that Yemen witnessed an increase of more than one million additional people suffering from severe food insecurity in 2024 compared to the previous year.

The report added that the number of people facing high levels of acute food insecurity in Yemen increased by 6% between 2023 and 2024, due to several factors, including the escalation of conflict and climate-related shocks, such as drought and floods.

The World Bank noted that the cost of the food basket has risen to unprecedented levels as a result of the devaluation of the currency, the lack of purchasing power, and the high costs of fuel and agricultural inputs in areas under the control of the internationally recognized Yemeni government, making "food unaffordable for many segments of the population, especially the most vulnerable."

He pointed out that the insecurity in the Red Sea has limited food availability, noting that for this reason, in addition to the lack of job opportunities and climate shocks, it is expected that 24 percent of the population will face high levels of acute food insecurity (levels 3 and 4 of the Integrated Patent Classification) in the period from July to December 2024.