A recent report published jointly by the World Bank and five United Nations organizations, found that Food consumption levels in Yemen remain deeply concerning, with 61% of households nationwide unable to meet their minimum food needs in November 2025.
The report added that “Severe food deprivation (poor food consumption) persists among 35% of families nationwide, with a higher prevalence in Houthi rebels’ controlled governorates, particularly Al Bayda (52%), Raymah (47%), Al Jawf (46%), and Hajjah (45%).
In areas under the Internationally Recognized Government of Yemen, Ad Dali’ has a poor food consumption prevalence of 51%, followed by Abyan with 42%, and then Lahj and Shabwah with 40%.
The report noticed that consolidation of rival spheres of influence in southern Yemen heightens the risk of further escalation and undermines governance. For civilians, energy insecurity, weakened state capacity, and fragmented authority threaten living conditions. These dynamics are likely to deepen humanitarian risks, with persistent electricity outages, potential fuel shortages, and declining state capacity aggravating already-strained essential services, including water systems and healthcare.
The report concluded that “Further disruptions or increased insecurity could worsen living conditions, deepen food insecurity, and constrain humanitarian access, particularly in contested areas.