In the 2026 Global Hunger Index, Croatia records a score below 5, indicating a low level of hunger. The regional benchmark is 5.0 for Europe & Central Asia, while the global 2026 GHI score is 18.1.
Croatia'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