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, UAE 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, UAE has a level of hunger that is low.
Note: Data for GHI scores, child wasting, and child stunting are from 1998–2002 (2000), 2006–2010 (2008), 2014–2018 (2016), and 2019–2023 (2024). Data for undernourishment are from 2000–2002 (2000), 2007–2009 (2008), 2015–2017 (2016), and 2021–2023 (2024). Data for child mortality are from 2000, 2008, 2016, and 2022 (2024). See Methodology for the formula for calculating GHI scores and the sources from which the data are compiled. 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).