Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
A scenario simulating the impact of a strong warm phase of the El Niño phenomenon suggests that export restrictions would add 21.4 million people to the number of people experiencing hunger.(Food and Agriculture Organization, 2026).
147.4 million people were affected in contexts where conflict and insecurity were the main driver of acute food insecurity.
266 million people in 47 countries and territories faced high levels of acute food insecurity in 2025, equivalent to 22.9% of the analyzed population.
87.5 million people were affected in contexts where extreme weather events predominated as the main driver of acute food insecurity.
2,447,000 people were in a food crisis situation in Ecuador between December 2025 and March 2026. (Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, 2026).
5,136,000 people were in a heightened phase of food insecurity in Ecuador between December 2025 and March 2026. (Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, 2026).
95,000 people found themselves in a food emergency situation in Ecuador between December 2025 and March 2026. (Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, 2026).
Approximately 2 million people have been affected by the reduction in access to food and essential commodities in La Paz and El Alto (World Food Programme, 2026).
Se proyecta que 2,6 millones de personas se enfrentan a una inseguridad alimentaria aguda. (Programa Mundial de Alimentos, 2026).
More than 245,000 migrants (49%) suffer from food insecurity in Ecuador. (World Food Programme, 2026).
