Latest updates on country situation
12 September 2023
From July–September 2023, Erongo and Khomas are the only two regions in Namibia facing IPC Phase 2 (Stressed) food insecurity; the other 12 are classified as IPC Phase 3 (Emergency). Currently, approximately 579,000 people (22% of the population) are experiencing severe acute food insecurity (IPC 3 or worse). This represents a 59% increase from the previous IPC report covering April–June 2023, indicating that more people urgently require assistance to bridge the food gap and protect their livelihoods. The main factors contributing to the worsening food security situation in Namibia include climatic and price shocks, economic decline, and high unemployment rates. (IPC 06/09/2023, IPC 23/02/2023)
current crises
in
Namibia
These crises have been identified through the INFORM Severity Index, a tool for measuring and comparing the severity of humanitarian crises globally.
NAM002 - Food Security Crisis
Last updated 30/11/2023
Drivers
Drought
Crisis level
Country
Severity level
2.5 Medium
Access constraints
1.0
REG012 - Southern Africa Regional Food Security Crisis
Last updated 30/11/2023
Drivers
Crisis level
Regional
Severity level
3.9 High
Access constraints
4.0