June 2025 Yemen Food Security Update: Insights from the WFP for a Hopeful Future

Yemen’s Food Crisis: A Current Overview

Yemen is facing an unprecedented food crisis. As of May 2025, a staggering 66% of households cannot meet their basic food needs. This means many families are consuming less food than necessary, and severe hunger has reached alarming levels. Reports indicate that around 39% of households are in dire situations, with nearly one in five families experiencing a full day and night without food.

The hardest-hit regions include Ad Dali’, Al Jawf, Amran, Lahj, and Hajjah. Here, the strain of food insecurity is coupled with rising economic challenges. The Yemeni Rial has plummeted, losing 31% of its value in a year, which has caused food prices to surge. For instance, sunflower oil prices have risen by 55% and wheat flour by 30%.

Currently, about 17.1 million people in Yemen are in IPC Phase 3 or higher, a system used to classify the severity of food insecurity. This number could escalate to 18.1 million by September 2025. Of this, 41,000 individuals are approaching catastrophic conditions.

The World Food Programme (WFP) is working hard to provide assistance, reaching 3.4 million people in areas governed by the internationally recognized Yemeni government. However, no food aid has reached the northern regions since April 2025 due to shipping issues and the ongoing conflict. This situation is compounded by a critical funding shortage—the humanitarian response plan for Yemen is only 11% funded.

Fuel and food imports through major ports have also seen dramatic shifts. While imports through Red Sea ports have sharply declined, those through southern ports have increased. Local fuel prices have skyrocketed, further fueling the rise in food costs.

The food crisis in Yemen is not just an immediate concern but a long-term challenge. The statistics illustrate a grim reality. The need for international support and effective solutions is essential not only to alleviate current suffering but to prevent future crises.

Experts warn that without significant intervention, the humanitarian situation could worsen. Continued conflict and economic instability create a dire cycle, ensuring that those who suffer the most are the vulnerable populations of Yemen.

For more in-depth information, you can read the World Food Programme’s latest report [here](https://reliefweb.int/report/yemen/wfp-yemen-food-security-update-june-2025).