More than 33,000,000 people in Sudan need humanitarian assistance

Omissions

• The exact figure is 33.7 million, not just 'more than 33 million' - the MEP used a rounded down figure when the precise number is actually higher
• The figure represents the 2026 projection/forecast, an increase of 3.3 million people compared to 2025
• This represents the highest number of people in need globally according to the UN

Sources

• PrimaryOCHA - Sudan Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan 2026 SummaryIn 2026, 33.7 million people require humanitarian assistance — the highest number globally and an increase of 3.3 million from 2025
• PrimaryGlobal Humanitarian Overview 2026 - SudanAcross Sudan, 33.7 million people will need humanitarian assistance in 2026, an increase of 3.3 million people compared to 2025