Niger

Niger has a 2026 Global Hunger Index score of 34.1, indicating a serious level of hunger. At regional level, the GHI score is 27.5 for Africa South of the Sahara, versus 18.1 for the world. The under-five mortality rate has fallen from 22.8 percent in 2000 to 11.1 percent, a reduction of 11.7 percentage points.

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

Niger'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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