India

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

India's GHI Score is based on the values of four component indicators:

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The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is a tool designed to comprehensively measure and track hunger at global, regional, and national levels, reflecting multiple dimensions of hunger over time. Each country’s GHI score is calculated based on a formula that combines four indicators that together capture the multidimensional nature of hunger:

Based on the values of the four indicators, the GHI score on a 100-point scale reflects the current hunger situation, where 0 is the best score (no hunger) and 100 is the worst score. Each country's GHI score is classified according to severity from low to extremely alarming. Read more

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Miriam Wiemers, Senior Policy Advisor Global Hunger Index, WHH: