Food security and nutrition situations are critical, with severe food insecurity projected for millions of people. An estimated 2.4 million people are expected to face severe food insecurity, while malnutrition levels remain high. Approximately 1.6 million children are estimated to suffer from acute malnutrition, including 400,000 with severe acute malnutrition.

The humanitarian needs are significant, with 3 million people in need and a required response budget of USD 675 million to reach 2 million targeted individuals. Efforts are being made to provide food assistance to extremely vulnerable people. Further details on the situation and response efforts are available from the WFP Niger Country Brief.