FULL LIST: Top 10 African Countries With Highest Number Of Hungry People

A list of top ten countries in Africa with the highest number of hungry people has been revealed in this article.

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and World Food Programme (WFP), severe food insecurity is expected to worsen in 18 hunger hotspots.

A few of these hotspots are in Africa, highlighting numerous factors that contribute to food insecurity in some parts of the continent. Of these factors, conflict is the most prevalent.

A few African nations have been designated as hunger hotspots by international organizations and media sources in recent years.

While identifying regions that are vulnerable to hunger is crucial for coordinating assistance and support, designating a region as a “hunger hotspot” has serious and frequently negative consequences for the affected nations.

These countries can are considered hunger hotspots for key reasons, the most prominent of which is conflict. Conflicts typically exasperate hunger as the constant fighting deters the production of food.

Additionally, food sent as relief aid is usually controlled by those at the forefront of the fighting, leaving the more vulnerable population with very few options.

The recently released Hunger Hotspots report by the United Nations highlights that organized violence and armed conflict are the primary causes of deteriorating severe food insecurity in the majority of hunger hotspots (17 out of 21 countries/territories).

Other significant reasons can cause acute food shortages including a rapidly rising food inflation level. This causes severe strains on households and leaves the poor with very short rations.

That being said, below are the 10 African countries considered hunger hotspots in 2024 according to Business Insider