One in two people in Government of Yemen (GoY)-controlled areas of Yemen continue experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity, with a deteriorating macroeconomic crisis, localised violence and civil unrest leaving millions unable to meet basic food needs.

Nearly 5 million people are experiencing IPC Phase 3 or above (Crisis or worse) conditions between March and May 2026, with 1.4 million people experiencing IPC Phase 4 (Emergency). This is a marginal seasonal improvement in food availability and access compared to the previous period (September 2025–February 2026). However, these gains remain temporary and insufficient to offset persistent economic and structural pressures.

The food security situation is expected to deteriorate during the June–September lean season (first projection period), with 5.4 million people projected to be in Phase 3 or above, including 1.6 million people in Phase 4. Despite the harvest season, an estimated 5.4 million people will likely remain in urgent need of assistance during the harvest season from October to December 2026 (second projection period).

The expected deterioration during both projection periods reflects the population’s heavy reliance on external humanitarian assistance to meet minimum food needs and exposure to global markets, as well as the underlying fragility of livelihoods and local economic systems.

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