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Food Security Outlook Update April - September 2026 2026 harvest to improve food access nationally, though only briefly in some areas Download the report
  • The 2026 harvests starting in April are expected to improve household food access, resulting in Stressed (IPC Phase 2) outcomes in deficit-producing areas that are expected through September 2026. Below-average harvests in some areas affected by excessive rainfall and a prolonged dry spell during the 2025/26 agricultural season will likely result in affected households depleting their own-produced food stocks atypically early and increased reliance on other food sources, including market purchases. Minimal (IPC Phase 1) outcomes are expected in typical surplus-producing areas through at least September as households meet their food and non-food needs. 
  • Prices of basic food, other goods, and services are likely to increase through September due to higher fuel and fertilizer prices. This will further reduce poor households’ access to food and non-food needs in both rural and urban areas. While the government has instituted measures to mitigate fuel price increases, existing fuel price and public transport fare increases will be compounded by anticipated production and transportation costs hikes. Global supply constraints have resulted in fertilizer shortages and price increases, which will likely be transmitted into local markets, negatively impacting the upcoming agricultural seasons. 
  • Some typical household income sources are expected at below-average levels through at least September, including crop sales in areas affected by excessive rainfall and/or dry spells. Tobacco prices are around 20 percent below last year and the average. Seasonal cash and in-kind causal labor opportunities are also likely to decline in areas with reduced crop production. However, above-average water and pasture conditions will support above-average livestock conditions and associated income. Above-average water availability will also support other livelihood activities like horticulture, brick making, and construction. 

    This report provides an update to the February to September 2026 Food Security Outlook and March 2026 Key Message Update. The analysis is based on information available as of April 28, 2026. 

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Acute Food Insecurity Area-Level Classifications

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Acutely Food Insecure Population Estimates

These estimates reflect the total population estimated to face Crisis (IPC Phase 3) or worse acute food insecurity outcomes, including those who are receiving humanitarian food assistance and those who are not. This tabular data is a key output of FEWS NET integrated food security analysis and is reported in our FSOs, global Food Assistance Outlook Briefs (FAOB), and semi-annual global Peak Food Assistance Needs Outlook Briefs.

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Seasonal Monitor reports

This report provides regional updates on weather events, rainfall patterns, and associated impacts on ground conditions (e.g., cropping conditions, water availability) during a given geography’s rainy season, along with a short-term rainfall forecast.

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Livelihoods resources
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Zimbabwe 2011 Livelihood Zones Map (.PNG)
Livelihood Baselines

Baselines provide quantitative analysis of household livelihood options. It includes a detailed breakdown of food, cash, and expenditure patterns. The Baseline also highlights market patterns, seasonality, and coping strategies. 

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Livelihood Zone maps

Zone Maps illustrate the country by zone, showing areas where people generally have the same options for obtaining food and income and engaging in trade.

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Livelihood Profiles

Profiles briefly describe wealth groups and compare the various sources of food and income particular to each. The Profiles provide a basis for understanding how and whether different groups may be vulnerable to shocks such as drought, flooding, conflict or a market disruption.

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Seasonal Calendar
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