India Ranks 100th in Global Hunger Index 2026 with Serious Hunger Levels
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| GHI 2026 Theme | "No Security Without Food Security" |
| Published By | Welthungerhilfe (WHH), IFHV at Ruhr University Bochum, Helvetas |
| Global GHI Score | 18.1 (moderate hunger) - Worsened from 17.6 in 2018 |
| Total Countries Ranked | 122 |
| Global Findings | - 645 million people face hunger globally- 32 countries worsened since 2018- 8 countries in "alarming" hunger category (e.g., Chad, Somalia, Yemen)- 36 countries in "serious" category- 57 countries unlikely to achieve low hunger by 2030 |
| India's Ranking | 100th (out of 122) |
| India's GHI Score | 24.1 (serious hunger) |
| India's Indicators | - Child stunting: 29.3% (down from 50% in 2000)- Child wasting: 19% (highest globally)- Under-five mortality: 2.7%-2.9%- Undernourishment data not specified |
| Pakistan's Ranking | 106th (out of 122) |
| Pakistan's GHI Score | 25.5 (serious hunger) - Worse than India |
| Pakistan's Indicators | - Undernourishment: 16.1%- Child stunting: 33.6%- Child wasting: 9.8%- Under-five mortality: 5.6% |
| Key Challenges | Conflict, climate change, rising food prices slowing SDG progress |
| Worst-Affected Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa & South Asia |