The 19th Global Hunger Index (GHI) report for 2024 has ranked India 105th out of 127 countries, placing it among nations with ‘serious’ hunger problems. India lags behind its neighbours Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar, and Bangladesh, while it ranks just above Pakistan and Afghanistan.Jointly published by ‘Concern Worldwide’ and ‘Welthungerhilfe’, the GHI series tracks hunger worldwide, focusing on areas where urgent action is required. India’s score of 27.3 in the 2024 report reflects a serious level of hunger. The report notes a slight increase in the prevalence of undernourishment in India in recent years.While India’s 2024 score shows some improvement from its 2016 GHI score of 29.3, which also fell under the ‘serious’ category, it is still far behind its neighbours. There has been considerable progress compared to the scores of 38.4 and 35.2 in 2000 and 2008, respectively, both of which were categorized as ‘alarming’.The 2024 report is not directly comparable to the 2023 report due to a change in methodology and revised data. However, it provides comparative data for the years 2000, 2008, 2016, and 2024.
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