Trends in Global Humanitarian Financing

IN 2024, 15 OF THE 20 MAIN DONORS REDUCED THEIR FUNDING

October 2025

This analysis reveals a humanitarian sector entering financial crisis. 2024 saw the largest drop in humanitarian funding ever recorded -10%-, following cuts by many of the major donors. With further reductions announced in 2025, the GHA Report estimates public funding for humanitarian assistance could contract by around 34-45% compared to its peak in 2023.