Global Humanitarian Overview 2026

At a glance

People in need at launch (Dec. 2025)
239 million
People targeted at launch (Dec. 2025)
135 million
Requirements (US$) at launch (Dec. 2025)
$33 billion
People prioritized at launch (Dec. 2025)
87 million
Prioritized requirements (US$) at launch (Dec. 2025)
$23 billion

By region

PEOPLE IN NEED, PEOPLE TARGETED AND FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS IN 2026

GHO Map

Funding received for humanitarian action (2016-2025)

Aid workers killed over time

Overview of 2026 response plans

GHO country plans: an interactive dashboard

This interactive dashboard presents the results of needs and response analyses at national and subnational levels, conducted by country operations through their HPC processes. It includes all Humanitarian Response Plans and full-year Flash Appeals. Where available, the dashboard overlays this information with the severity of needs. It does not include regional plans. Analysis can be performed by operation, cluster, and severity level.