Guyana

Guyana has a 2026 Global Hunger Index score of 6.8, indicating a low level of hunger. This compares with a score of 7.4 for Latin America & Caribbean and 18.1 globally. The score has fallen from 17.0 in 2000 to 6.8 in 2026, showing substantial long-term improvement.

≤ 9.9
low 10.0–19.9
moderate 20.0–34.9
serious 35.0–49.9
alarming ≥ 50.0
extremely alarming

Guyana'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