Global Humanitarian Overview 2026

In 2026, an estimated 314 million people across 74 countries need humanitarian assistance and protection — a further increase driven by protracted conflict, climate emergencies, and food insecurity. Total appeal requirements reached USD 49 billion, of which 43% is currently funded.

OCHA's Global Humanitarian Overview is the world's foremost consolidated appeal, driving the humanitarian financing pipeline.

Since 1991, OCHA has coordinated the international humanitarian response system under General Assembly Resolution 46/182.

Sudan, Gaza, and Ukraine remain top-3 crises. Sahel and DRC now protracted mega-emergencies.

• 314M in need across 74 countries.
• USD 49B appeal, 43% funded.
• Women and children: 61% of need.
• IPC Phase 5 in Gaza, Sudan pockets.
• Climate-driven crises: 60% of appeals.

• Funding gap widens as protracted crises accumulate.
• Attacks on humanitarian workers reach record highs.
• Climate migration surge without frameworks.
• Localization gap remains despite Grand Bargain commitments.

By 2030, humanitarian caseload projected to exceed 400M without preventive investments.

• Governments: Fulfill 0.7% ODA commitments and localize aid.
• International bodies: Strengthen anticipatory financing.
• Businesses: Corporate humanitarian partnerships.
• Researchers: Localization metrics and impact evaluation.

• IHL (Geneva Conventions)
• UN GA Res 46/182
• Grand Bargain 2.0
• Refugee Convention

• Sudan crisis response constraints
• Anticipatory action pilots (Bangladesh, Somalia)
• Gaza access frameworks

• 1. OCHA GHO 2026
• 2. IASC reports
• 3. IFRC World Disasters Report 2026