Typhoon Haiyan: By the numbers

Four days after Typhoon Haiyan, also known as Yolanda, struck the Philippines, millions are in need of food and other nations are assisting in an effort to stymie a public health crisis.

Here's a look at figures that you need to know.

In need of food: 2.5 million in affected areas, according to U.N. estimates

Death toll estimate: 10,000 people feared dead in the Philippines

Official death toll: 1,774 from the disaster

Displaced: As many as 800,000 in the Philippines

Nations that have pledged aid: 29 and counting

How much aid: $54 million

Islands that make up the Philippines: 7,000

Population of Philippines: 96 million