Global Humanitarian Overview 2024
The Global Humanitarian Overview is an annual assessment of global humanitarian needs and how to respond to them.
It provides an analysis of the drivers of needs and an overview of the resources required to support people targeted for
assistance. It also provides an account of the humanitarian system’s collective achievements.
In 2024, nearly 300 million people around the world will need humanitarian assistance and protection, due to conflicts, climate
emergencies and other drivers.
In 2024, the UN and Partner Organizations are appealing for $46.4 billion to assist 180.5 million people across 72 countries.