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Yemen Humanitarian Needs: 2026
UNHCR estimates 22.3 million people in Yemen will need humanitarian assistance in 2026.
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Last updated18 Sep 2026
Key figure22.3 million people need humanitarian assistance; 5.2 million IDPs
UNHCR estimates that 22.3 million people in Yemen will require humanitarian assistance in 2026, including 5.2 million internally displaced people.
The agency describes the emergency as driven by conflict, economic collapse, climate shocks and breakdown of public services. It also notes that climate-induced disasters such as floods now account for the majority of new displacement.
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UNHCR 2026 planning estimate.