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The Republic of Haiti: Critical levels of acute food insecurity likely to worsen amid heightened insecurity

The Republic of Haiti: Critical levels of acute food insecurity likely to worsen amid heightened insecurity

Summary — Haiti faces a critical food security crisis, with 5.7 million people experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity between March and June 2025. Widespread gang violence disrupts livelihoods and hinders agricultural production, exacerbating the situation. A decline in cereal production is expected to continue in 2025, further reducing food supplies and increasing prices.
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Haiti is experiencing a severe food security crisis, with acute food insecurity conditions deteriorating steadily since 2018. Between March and June 2025, an estimated 5.7 million people face high levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 or above), the highest number in recent years. This is driven by high food prices, limited market access, and low agricultural production, exacerbated by widespread gang violence that disrupts livelihoods and hinders humanitarian assistance. Over 2.1 million people are in IPC Phase 4 (Emergency), mainly in the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area and parts of Artibonite, Ouest, Nord-Ouest, Sud, Sud-Est, Nippes, and Grand-Anse departments. The decline in domestic cereal production is expected to continue in 2025, further straining local food supplies and undermining agricultural livelihoods.

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global information and early warning system on food and agriculture GIEWS GIEWS Update 4 June 2025 The Republic of Haiti Critical levels of acute food insecurity likely to worsen amid heightened insecurity Record acute food insecurity level between March and June 2025 Acute food insecurity conditions have deteriorated steadily since 2018 and, following an upsurge in violence in 2024, they have reached a record level in March–June 2025, driven by high food prices, limited access to markets and low levels of agricultural production. A multi-gang coalition, established in 2024, continues to exert control over the local population, exacerbating the economic downturn  on  the backdrop of a fragile political transition. According to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) Projection Update, i about 5.7 million people are estimated to be facing high levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 or above [Crisis or worse]) between March and June 2025, the highest number in recent years (Figure 1). Over 2.1 million people are in IPC Phase 4 (Emergency). They are mainly located in the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince (MAPAP) as well as in parts of Artibonite, Ouest, Nord-Ouest, Sud, Sud ‑Est, Nippes and Grand‑Anse departments (Map 1). The direst food insecurity conditions are recorded among people living in displacement camps in the Metropolitan Highlights ¾F to be facing high levels of food insecurity between March and June 2025 and more than 8 400 individuals in displacement camps facing IPC Phase 5 (Catastrophe) level. ¾W idespread gang violence is severely disrupting livelihoods and deteriorating food security by hindering agricultural production and impeding the transport of goods and access to markets. ¾The decline in national cereal production is expected to continue in 2025, further reducing local food supplies, keeping food prices high and undermining agricultural livelihoods. ISSN 2707-1723 Figure 1: Evolution of population classified in IPC Phase 3 or above (Crisis or worse) (September 2021–June 2025) Note: Percentages refer to the share of people classified in IPC Phase 3 (Crisis) and above, out of the population analysed Source: Author's own elaboration based on data from the IPC. 2025. The IPC Population Tracking Tool. Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC). Rome. [Accessed May 2025]. https://www.ipcinfo. org/ipc-country-analysis/population-tracking-tool/en/. Area of Port-au-Prince, where more than 8 400 people are classified in IPC Phase 5 (Catastrophe), showing an increase from 5 600 people between August 2024 and February 2025. This increase, along with the rising number of people in IPC Phase 4 (Emergency), is a clear indication of the urgent need for emergency and life ‑saving assistance. - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Sep 21-Feb 22 Sep 22-Feb 23 Aug 23-Feb 24 Aug 24-Feb 25 Mar-Jun 25 Projection Millions IPC 3 (Crisis)IPC 4 (Emergency)IPC 5 (Catastrophe) 44% 48% 44% 48% 51% 2 The latest assessment by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) ii estimates that about 1.04 million were internally displaced persons (IDPs) as of December 2024, well above the 314 000 figure estimated one year earlier. Heightened violence continued to cause displacements in 2025, with 60 000 people fleeing their homes in the first months of the year. iii Most IDPs reside with host families or in rented accommodations, straining the already overstretched local resources and increasing pressure on host communities. About 17  percent of IDPs reside in displacement camps mostly concentrated in the Metropolitan Area of Port ‑au‑Prince, iv where access to food, potable water and sanitation systems are severely constrained. The suspension of several emergency food aid and resilience projects in early 2025, due to a significant reduction in financial resources for international assistance, is likely to further worsen local food security conditions. Heightened violence further deteriorates food insecurity Since early 2024, a multi-gang coalition has expanded its control in and beyond Port-au-Prince. Repeated attacks on dwellings and essential services, such as hospitals and schools, and the increased control over airports, ports, borders and main roads further deteriorated living conditions of the local population. Armed violence has also exacerbated food insecurity by hindering agricultural production, the delivery of humanitarian assistance and the free movements of people and commodities. Although the Multinational  Security Support Mission was deployed in June 2024 to support the fight against criminal groups, it continues to face significant challenges due to lack of funding and personnel. Amid worsening civil security, growing concerns are emerging about the organization of the next presidential election, currently planned to take place in late 2025. Cereal production expected to decline further in 2025 Domestic cereal production has been declining since 2018 and is expected to contract further in 2025, further straining local food supplies and undermining agricultural livelihoods. Lack of agricultural inputs, deterioration of assets and persisting insecurity conditions have led to land abandonment and low crop yields. Increasing road blocks between rural areas and the capital city, Port-au-Prince, has limited the availability of basic food products and driven up prices, further worsening the food security situation. Map 1: Projection update for the IPC Acute Food Insecurity situation (March–June 2025) More than half of the population in Haiti will likely experience high levels of acute food insecurity —IPC Phase 3 or above—between March and June 2025. 5.7 M Key figures for the projection update | March - June 2025 Projection update for the Acute Food Insecurity situation | March - June 2025 Overview More than half of Haiti’s population—approximately 5.7 million people—are facing high levels of acute food insecurity, driven by relentless gang violence and ongoing economic collapse, according to the latest IPC analysis. The food security situation in Haiti continues to deteriorate. Out of the 5.7 million people facing high levels of acute food insecurity, classified in Crisis or worse (IPC Phase 3 or above)—the highest number in recent years—over 8,400 people living in displacement camps are experiencing catastrophic hunger in IPC Phase 5 (Catastrophe). An additional 2.1 million people, representing 19 per cent of the analysed population, are in IPC Phase 4 (Emergency), facing critical food insecurity, while 3.6 million people (32 per cent) are classified in IPC Phase 3 (Crisis). An upsurge in violence in the metropolitan area, the West, and the department of Artibonite continues to intensify population displacement, particularly in the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area. According to figures from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), around 1.04 million people were internally displaced in December 2024—an increase of 48 per cent compared to June 2024. In addition to forcing households into mass displacement, the violence continues to cause the loss of income opportunities in both informal and formal sectors, while also disrupting supply chains. These shocks add to structural factors such as low agricultural production linked to under-modernised systems, which only cover a limited portion of the country’s food needs. Households’ economic access to food has been further constrained by rising commodity prices and an inflation rate of 30 per cent in February 2025, against a backdrop of declining household incomes across both the metropolitan area and the rest of the country. Moreover, a large number of emergency food aid and population resilience support projects were suspended in the first quarter of 2025. Between August 2024 and February 2025, nearly 977,000 Haitians received humanitarian food assistance on a monthly basis—albeit with rations reduced by between 25 and 50 per cent. This assistance has been crucial in preventing further deterioration into the most severe phases, particularly among urban and displaced populations with no access to livelihood opportunities due to insecurity. However, since March 2025, funding has no longer been guaranteed. Given the uncertainty surrounding funding and the IPC’s criteria for factoring this into analysis, no humanitarian food assistance has been considered in this update—just as in the projection made in August 2024. This update shows an increase of more than 300,000 people in IPC Phase 3 compared to the current period (August 2024 to February 2025), and a deterioration of more than 100,000 people compared to the previous projection. This includes an increase in the IPC Phase 5 (Catastrophe) population in IDP camps from 5,600 to 8,400 people. Sixteen zones are now classified in Phase 4 (Emergency), up from fifteen in the previous analysis, following the reclassification of the Artibonite zone from Crisis to Emergency. The increase in the number of people in Phase 4 and Phase 5 is a clear indication of the urgent need for immediate and life-saving assistance. Humanitarian assistance remains essential, and recovery efforts are urgently needed to stem the decline in food and nutritional security, particularly in displacement camps and the Artibonite HT01 region. Haiti’s economy is characterised by extreme poverty, high levels of informal employment, and vulnerability to natural disasters. Political instability and violence further hamper development. It remains the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, with a significant portion of the population living below the poverty line and relying on subsistence farming. Artibonite Centre Grande-anse Nippes Nord Nord-Est Nord-ouest Sud Sud-Est Ouest DOMINICAN REPUBLIC H A I T I PV2-Ouest HT07 Cite Soleil_TP Tabarre P+PT Port-au-Prince Ville des Gonaives Haut Plateau HT04 Bas Plateau HT03 Ouest_HT01-La Gonave Ouest HT05 Ouest HT06 Ouest HT07+HT03 Sud-Est HT01 Sud-Est HT07 Nord HT02 Nord HT03 Nord- est HT02+HT03 Artibonite HT01+HT05+HT08 Artibonite HT03 Artibonite HT04 Sud HT01 Sud HT07 Sud HT08 Grande-anse HT07 Grande-anse HTO8+Jerémie Nord-ouest HT01 Nord-ouest HT02 Nippes HT01 Nippes HT07+HT08 Croix de Bo uquet Ville des Cayes Petion-Ville Sud-Est HT01 Artibonite HT01+HT05+HT08 Lake Peligre Etang SaumatreC ARIBBEAN SEA ± 0 10050 km Ouanaminthe Ville de Ville du Cap-Haitien Nord-ouest HT02 Nippes HT01 Grande-anse HTO8+Jerémie Nippes HT01 Sud HT08 KEY LEGEND IPC Acute Food Insecurity Phase Classification (mapped Phase represents highest severity affecting at least 20% of the population) Key Drivers Poor infrastructure The lingering impact of the 2021 earthquake continues to hinder the movement of food and essential goods, as damaged infrastructure remains a major obstacle to supply chains and humanitarian access. Armed gang violence The recent intensification of armed gang violence especially in Port-au-Prince continues to severely disrupt livelihoods and limit the movement of people and essential goods. Economic shocks The combination of a shrinking GDP over the past six years, , low agricultural production, high food prices caused by inflation nearing 30 percent as of February 2025, and unemployment in both informal and formal sectors has significantly limited households’ financial access to food. Recommended Actions Published on 14 April 2025 HAITI: IPC Acute Food Insecurity Snapshot | March - June 2025 Publication date: 14 April 2025. Demographic data is based on the Haitian Institute of Statistics and Informatics (IHSI). | Feedback: IPC@FAO.org | Disclaimer: The information shown on this map does not imply official recognition or endorsement of physical or political boundaries. Emergency assistance Given the severity of food insecurity in areas in Phase 4 and 5, immediate emergency aid is critical. Support should prioritise the poorest households to meet urgent food needs, save lives, and prevent the collapse of livelihoods and income sources. Livelihood support Households affected by repeated shocks need urgent support to rebuild their livelihoods. Priority actions include providing agricultural and livestock inputs, rural credit, and tools to boost food production, support the 2025 spring season, and restore income- generating activities. Resilience building Ensuring long-term food security means linking emergency aid with sustainable development. This requires tackling root causes like weak agriculture, poor service access, and governance gaps. Aligning interventions with the Humanitarian-Development- Peace Nexus can drive lasting improvements beyond short-term crisis response. None Stressed Crisis Emergency Catastrophe 32% 23% 26% 19% 11.2 M Population analysed Population Estimates in IPC Phase 3 or above | 2019 - 2025 5 M 6 M 1 M 0 2 M 3 M 4 M (Millions) 3 - Crisis 4 - Emergency 5 - Catastrophe Mar - Jun 2020 Mar - Jun 2021 Mar - Jun 2021 Mar - Jun 2022 Mar - Jun 2023 Mar - Jun 2023 Mar - Jun 2024 Mar - Jun 2024 Mar - Jun 2025 Mar - Jun 2019 1 - Minimal 2 - Stressed 3 - Crisis 4 - Emergency 5 - Famine > 25% of households meet 25-50% of caloric needs through assistance > 25% of households meet > 50% of caloric needs through assistance IDPs/other settlements classification Area receives significant humanitarian food assistance (accounted for in Phase classification) Areas with inadequate evidence Areas not analysed Urban settlement classification Acceptable Medium High Scarce evidence due to limited or no humanitarian access Evidence Level * ** *** Map Symbols1 - Minimal 2 - Stressed 3 - Crisis 4 - Emergency 5 - Famine > 25% of households meet 25-50% of caloric needs through assistance > 25% of households meet > 50% of caloric needs through assistance IDPs/other settlements classification Area receives significant humanitarian food assistance (accounted for in Phase classification) Areas with inadequate evidence Areas not analysed Urban settlement classification Acceptable Medium High Scarce evidence due to limited or no humanitarian access Evidence Level * ** *** Map Symbols 1 - Minimal 2 - Stressed 3 - Crisis 4 - Emergency 5 - Famine > 25% of households meet 25-50% of caloric needs through assistance > 25% of households meet > 50% of caloric needs through assistance IDPs/other settlements classification Area receives significant humanitarian food assistance (accounted for in Phase classification) Areas with inadequate evidence Areas not analysed Urban settlement classification Acceptable Medium High Scarce evidence due to limited or no humanitarian access Evidence Level * ** *** Map Symbols 1 - Minimal 2 - Stressed 3 - Crisis 4 - Emergency 5 - Famine > 25% of households meet 25-50% of caloric needs through assistance > 25% of households meet > 50% of caloric needs through assistance IDPs/other settlements classification Area receives significant humanitarian food assistance (accounted for in Phase classification) Areas with inadequate evidence Areas not analysed Urban settlement classification Acceptable Medium High Scarce evidence due to limited or no humanitarian access Evidence Level * ** *** Map Symbols 1 - Minimal 2 - Stressed 3 - Crisis 4 - Emergency 5 - Famine > 25% of households meet 25-50% of caloric needs through assistance > 25% of households meet > 50% of caloric needs through assistance IDPs/other settlements classification Area receives significant humanitarian food assistance (accounted for in Phase classification) Areas with inadequate evidence Areas not analysed Urban settlement classification Acceptable Medium High Scarce evidence due to limited or no humanitarian access Evidence Level * ** *** Map Symbols Catastrophe Source: IPC. 2025. HAITI : IPC Acute Food Insecurity Snapshot, March–June 2025. Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC). Rome. 14 April 2025. https://www.ipcinfo.org/fileadmin/user_upload/ipcinfo/docs/IPC_Haiti_Acute_Food_Insecurity_Mar_Jun2025_Snapshot_English.pdf. More than half of the population in Haiti will likely experience high levels of acute food insecurity —IPC Phase 3 or above—between March and June 2025. 5.7 M Key figures for the projection update | March - June 2025 Projection update for the Acute Food Insecurity situation | March - June 2025 Overview More than half of Haiti’s population—approximately 5.7 million people—are facing high levels of acute food insecurity, driven by relentless gang violence and ongoing economic collapse, according to the latest IPC analysis. The food security situation in Haiti continues to deteriorate. Out of the 5.7 million people facing high levels of acute food insecurity, classified in Crisis or worse (IPC Phase 3 or above)—the highest number in recent years—over 8,400 people living in displacement camps are experiencing catastrophic hunger in IPC Phase 5 (Catastrophe). An additional 2.1 million people, representing 19 per cent of the analysed population, are in IPC Phase 4 (Emergency), facing critical food insecurity, while 3.6 million people (32 per cent) are classified in IPC Phase 3 (Crisis). An upsurge in violence in the metropolitan area, the West, and the department of Artibonite continues to intensify population displacement, particularly in the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area. According to figures from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), around 1.04 million people were internally displaced in December 2024—an increase of 48 per cent compared to June 2024. In addition to forcing households into mass displacement, the violence continues to cause the loss of income opportunities in both informal and formal sectors, while also disrupting supply chains. These shocks add to structural factors such as low agricultural production linked to under-modernised systems, which only cover a limited portion of the country’s food needs. Households’ economic access to food has been further constrained by rising commodity prices and an inflation rate of 30 per cent in February 2025, against a backdrop of declining household incomes across both the metropolitan area and the rest of the country. Moreover, a large number of emergency food aid and population resilience support projects were suspended in the first quarter of 2025. Between August 2024 and February 2025, nearly 977,000 Haitians received humanitarian food assistance on a monthly basis—albeit with rations reduced by between 25 and 50 per cent. This assistance has been crucial in preventing further deterioration into the most severe phases, particularly among urban and displaced populations with no access to livelihood opportunities due to insecurity. However, since March 2025, funding has no longer been guaranteed. Given the uncertainty surrounding funding and the IPC’s criteria for factoring this into analysis, no humanitarian food assistance has been considered in this update—just as in the projection made in August 2024. This update shows an increase of more than 300,000 people in IPC Phase 3 compared to the current period (August 2024 to February 2025), and a deterioration of more than 100,000 people compared to the previous projection. This includes an increase in the IPC Phase 5 (Catastrophe) population in IDP camps from 5,600 to 8,400 people. Sixteen zones are now classified in Phase 4 (Emergency), up from fifteen in the previous analysis, following the reclassification of the Artibonite zone from Crisis to Emergency. The increase in the number of people in Phase 4 and Phase 5 is a clear indication of the urgent need for immediate and life-saving assistance. Humanitarian assistance remains essential, and recovery efforts are urgently needed to stem the decline in food and nutritional security, particularly in displacement camps and the Artibonite HT01 region. Haiti’s economy is characterised by extreme poverty, high levels of informal employment, and vulnerability to natural disasters. Political instability and violence further hamper development. It remains the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, with a significant portion of the population living below the poverty line and relying on subsistence farming. Artibonite Centre Grande-anse Nippes Nord Nord-Est Nord-ouest Sud Sud-Est Ouest DOMINICAN REPUBLIC H A I T I PV2-Ouest HT07 Cite Soleil_TP Tabarre P+PT Port-au-Prince Ville des Gonaives Haut Plateau HT04 Bas Plateau HT03 Ouest_HT01-La Gonave Ouest HT05 Ouest HT06 Ouest HT07+HT03 Sud-Est HT01 Sud-Est HT07 Nord HT02 Nord HT03 Nord- est HT02+HT03 Artibonite HT01+HT05+HT08 Artibonite HT03 Artibonite HT04 Sud HT01 Sud HT07 Sud HT08 Grande-anse HT07 Grande-anse HTO8+Jerémie Nord-ouest HT01 Nord-ouest HT02 Nippes HT01 Nippes HT07+HT08 Croix de Bo uquet Ville des Cayes Petion-Ville Sud-Est HT01 Artibonite HT01+HT05+HT08 Lake Peligre Etang SaumatreC ARIBBEAN SEA ± 0 10050 km Ouanaminthe Ville de Ville du Cap-Haitien Nord-ouest HT02 Nippes HT01 Grande-anse HTO8+Jerémie Nippes HT01 Sud HT08 KEY LEGEND IPC Acute Food Insecurity Phase Classification (mapped Phase represents highest severity affecting at least 20% of the population) Key Drivers Poor infrastructure The lingering impact of the 2021 earthquake continues to hinder the movement of food and essential goods, as damaged infrastructure remains a major obstacle to supply chains and humanitarian access. Armed gang violence The recent intensification of armed gang violence especially in Port-au-Prince continues to severely disrupt livelihoods and limit the movement of people and essential goods. Economic shocks The combination of a shrinking GDP over the past six years, , low agricultural production, high food prices caused by inflation nearing 30 percent as of February 2025, and unemployment in both informal and formal sectors has significantly limited households’ financial access to food. Recommended Actions Published on 14 April 2025 HAITI: IPC Acute Food Insecurity Snapshot | March - June 2025 Publication date: 14 April 2025. Demographic data is based on the Haitian Institute of Statistics and Informatics (IHSI). | Feedback: IPC@FAO.org | Disclaimer: The information shown on this map does not imply official recognition or endorsement of physical or political boundaries. Emergency assistance Given the severity of food insecurity in areas in Phase 4 and 5, immediate emergency aid is critical. Support should prioritise the poorest households to meet urgent food needs, save lives, and prevent the collapse of livelihoods and income sources. Livelihood support Households affected by repeated shocks need urgent support to rebuild their livelihoods. Priority actions include providing agricultural and livestock inputs, rural credit, and tools to boost food production, support the 2025 spring season, and restore income- generating activities. Resilience building Ensuring long-term food security means linking emergency aid with sustainable development. This requires tackling root causes like weak agriculture, poor service access, and governance gaps. Aligning interventions with the Humanitarian-Development- Peace Nexus can drive lasting improvements beyond short-term crisis response. None Stressed Crisis Emergency Catastrophe 32% 23% 26% 19% 11.2 M Population analysed Population Estimates in IPC Phase 3 or above | 2019 - 2025 5 M 6 M 1 M 0 2 M 3 M 4 M (Millions) 3 - Crisis 4 - Emergency 5 - Catastrophe Mar - Jun 2020 Mar - Jun 2021 Mar - Jun 2021 Mar - Jun 2022 Mar - Jun 2023 Mar - Jun 2023 Mar - Jun 2024 Mar - Jun 2024 Mar - Jun 2025 Mar - Jun 2019 1 - Minimal 2 - Stressed 3 - Crisis 4 - Emergency 5 - Famine > 25% of households meet 25-50% of caloric needs through assistance > 25% of households meet > 50% of caloric needs through assistance IDPs/other settlements classification Area receives significant humanitarian food assistance (accounted for in Phase classification) Areas with inadequate evidence Areas not analysed Urban settlement classification Acceptable Medium High Scarce evidence due to limited or no humanitarian access Evidence Level * ** *** Map Symbols1 - Minimal 2 - Stressed 3 - Crisis 4 - Emergency 5 - Famine > 25% of households meet 25-50% of caloric needs through assistance > 25% of households meet > 50% of caloric needs through assistance IDPs/other settlements classification Area receives significant humanitarian food assistance (accounted for in Phase classification) Areas with inadequate evidence Areas not analysed Urban settlement classification Acceptable Medium High Scarce evidence due to limited or no humanitarian access Evidence Level * ** *** Map Symbols 1 - Minimal 2 - Stressed 3 - Crisis 4 - Emergency 5 - Famine > 25% of households meet 25-50% of caloric needs through assistance > 25% of households meet > 50% of caloric needs through assistance IDPs/other settlements classification Area receives significant humanitarian food assistance (accounted for in Phase classification) Areas with inadequate evidence Areas not analysed Urban settlement classification Acceptable Medium High Scarce evidence due to limited or no humanitarian access Evidence Level * ** *** Map Symbols 1 - Minimal 2 - Stressed 3 - Crisis 4 - Emergency 5 - Famine > 25% of households meet 25-50% of caloric needs through assistance > 25% of households meet > 50% of caloric needs through assistance IDPs/other settlements classification Area receives significant humanitarian food assistance (accounted for in Phase classification) Areas with inadequate evidence Areas not analysed Urban settlement classification Acceptable Medium High Scarce evidence due to limited or no humanitarian access Evidence Level * ** *** Map Symbols 1 - Minimal 2 - Stressed 3 - Crisis 4 - Emergency 5 - Famine > 25% of households meet 25-50% of caloric needs through assistance > 25% of households meet > 50% of caloric needs through assistance IDPs/other settlements classification Area receives significant humanitarian food assistance (accounted for in Phase classification) Areas with inadequate evidence Areas not analysed Urban settlement classification Acceptable Medium High Scarce evidence due to limited or no humanitarian access Evidence Level * ** *** Map Symbols Catastrophe 3 Planting operations of the 2025 paddy and maize crops started in April, but above-average rainfall since mid-April caused flooding and damaged emerging crops in localized areas. Planted area is estimated at a below-average level as high costs of production, compounded by heightened insecurity, has discouraged farmers from sowing. Weather forecasts for the May to July 2025 period indicate average rainfall amounts, which should support favourable conditions for crop development. However, the 2025 hurricane season (June–November) is projected to be more active than average, posing further risks to crops and livelihoods, and requiring close monitoring and preparedness. Reduced food supply and limited access to markets keep food prices high The annual inflation rate has been in double digits since 2016, steadily eroding households’ purchasing power amid disrupted livelihoods and lack of livelihoods and lack of income ‑generating opportunities. In 2025, the inflation rate is forecast at 27.2 percent, slightly above the 25.8  percent recorded in 2024. In March 2025, food prices were generally higher than one year before, mainly due to limited food supplies in local markets caused by the low agricultural production in 2024. Additionally, high transport costs and difficult access to markets have further exerted upward pressure on staple food prices. Assistance to agricultural and livestock production planned in 2025 According to the 2025 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan, v several actions are planned in the food security sector to provide support to vulnerable households, in particular: ¾The distribution of short-cycle crop seeds, fishing and livestock kits as an alternative to food aid distribution in areas that are difficult to reach. ¾The distribution of agricultural inputs and the delivery of capacity development programmes in improving farming techniques to people in IPC Phase 4 (Emergency) in Nord ‑Ouest, Artibonite, Grand-Anse, Sud, Nippes and Sud ‑Est departments. ¾The promotion of sustainable agricultural practices, natural resource management and essential infrastructure protection to reinforce agrifood system resilience. 4 Notes i.IPC. 2025. The IPC Population Tracking Tool. Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC). Rome. [Cited May 2025]. https://www.ipcinfo.org/ipc-country-analysis/population-tracking-tool/en/. ii.IOM. 2025. Round 9 - December 2024, DTM Assessment of the displacement situation in Haiti. International Organization for Migration (IOM). Haiti. 14 January 2025. https://dtm.iom.int/sites/g/files/tmzbdl1461/ files/reports/Displacement%20situation%20in%20Haiti%20-%20Round%209%20-%20December%20 2024.pdf?iframe=true. iii.IOM. 2025. News – Global: Violence Triggers Record Displacements in Port-au-Prince: Over 60 000 People in a Month. International Organization for Migration (IOM). Haiti. 18 March 2025. https://www.iom.int/news/ violence-triggers-record-displacements-port-au-prince-over-60000-people-month. iv.IOM. 2025. Round 9 - December 2024, DTM Assessment of the displacement situation in Haiti. International Organization for Migration (IOM). 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