Protracted crises refer to situations in which a significant portion of a population is facing a heightened risk of death, disease, and breakdown of their livelihoods.

Are humanitarian crisis increasing?

The average length of humanitarian crises has almost doubled over the past five years. ... Nearly three quarters of the people who receive assistance are in countries that have been affected by a humanitarian crisis for seven years or more. Crisis situations around the world are also becoming increasingly complex.

How many people are affected by crisis?

Crises are increasingly complex and long-lasting. Currently, over one billion people (16% of the world's population) live in countries experiencing protracted crisis.