low 10.0–19.9
moderate 20.0–34.9
serious 35.0–49.9
alarming ≥ 50.0
extremely alarming
In the 2025 Global Hunger Index, Hungary is one of 25 countries with a GHI score of less than 5. These countries are not assigned individual ranks, but rather are collectively ranked 1–25 out of the 123 countries with sufficient data to calculate 2025 GHI scores. Differences between their scores are minimal. With a score under 5, Hungary has a level of hunger that is low.
This GHI Score is based on the values of four component indicators:
Note: — = Data are not available or not presented. See Table A.3 for provisional designations of the severity of hunger for some countries with incomplete data. *GHI estimates. Some countries did not exist in their present borders in the given year or reference period.
- very high
- high
- medium
- low
- very low
Note: Data for GHI scores and child wasting are from 1998–2002 (2000), 2006–2010 (2008), 2014–2018 (2016), and 2020–2024 (2024). Data for undernourishment are from 2000–2002 (2000), 2007–2009 (2008), 2015–2017 (2016), and 2022-2024 (2025). Data for child mortality are from 2000, 2008, 2016, and 2023. Data for child stunting are from 2000, 2008, 2016, and 2024. See Methodology for the formula for calculating GHI scores. The boundaries and names shown and the designations used on maps on this page do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by Welthungerhilfe (WHH), Concern Worldwide or the Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV).