MONROVIA, Liberia — About 22.2 percent of households in Liberia are food insecure, while malnutrition continues to affect children under five, according to the World Food Programme’s (WFP) October 2026 Country Brief.
The report, citing the 2025 Comprehensive Food Security and Nutrition Survey (CFSNS), reveals that 26.3 percent of children under five suffer from stunted growth, while 7.4 percent experience acute malnutrition.
The findings highlight persistent food security and nutrition challenges, particularly in rural communities, where access to adequate food and essential services remains a concern.
Liberia is also facing overlapping economic, climate, and public health challenges, including outbreaks of Mpox, Lassa fever, and measles. Declining external assistance and funding constraints are further affecting the country’s response capacity, the report says.
The government’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (2025–2029) identifies agriculture, education, roads, the rule of law, sanitation, and tourism as key priorities for national development.
Meanwhile, WFP has approved its 2026–2030 Country Strategic Plan, reaffirming its commitment to working with the Liberian government to address food insecurity, improve nutrition, and strengthen human capital.
WFP has operated in Liberia since 1968.
