In 2024, humanitarian partners are appealing for US$46.4 billion to assist 180.5 million people facing life-threatening and urgent needs. The Global Humanitarian Overview 2024 is a comprehensive assessment of global humanitarian needs, and it provides a snapshot of current and future trends in humanitarian action for large-scale resource mobilization.

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2023 saw human suffering on an epic and heartbreaking scale. Brutal conflicts and climate chaos are making life a hell on earth for millions of people around the world. But within this whirlwind of crisis, you can find glimmers of hope. The women and men of the humanitarian community are staying and delivering in some of the world’s most dangerous places.

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In 2024, nearly 300 million people will need humanitarian assistance and protection. The UN and Partner Organizations aim to assist 181 million people most in need across 72 countries, which will require US$46.4 billion. Two regions, East and Southern Africa have the highest number of people in need. In the GHO 2024, humanitarians present robust appeals, based on a realistic understanding of their capacity to deliver - i.e. carefully assessing who is in need, where and whether those needs should be in the humanitarian response plan or an alternative response mechanism.

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In 2024, nearly 300 million people around the world will need humanitarian assistance and protection, due to conflicts, climate emergencies and other drivers. More people are displaced now than at any other time since the beginning of the century. Acute food insecurity is a reality for many and disease outbreaks are causing significant loss of life. In 2024, the UN and Partner Organizations are appealing for $46.4 billion to assist 181.5 million people across 72 countries. The Middle East and North African region requires $13.9 billion, the largest total for any region in 2024.

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