In the 2026 Global Hunger Index, India scores 24.1, placing it in the serious category. The 2026 GHI score for South Asia is 23.5, compared with 18.1 for the world. Child stunting has fallen from 50.0 percent of children under five in 2000 to 29.3 percent, a reduction of 20.7 percentage points.
≤ 9.9
low 10.0–19.9
moderate 20.0–34.9
serious 35.0–49.9
alarming ≥ 50.0
extremely alarming
low 10.0–19.9
moderate 20.0–34.9
serious 35.0–49.9
alarming ≥ 50.0
extremely alarming
India's GHI Score is based on the values of four component indicators:
