Global Hunger Index 2025: India Ranks 111th.

Ranks & Reports | Dated: 22 Dec 2025

In the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2025 report, India has been ranked 111th out of 125 countries. The report classifies India's severity of hunger as "Serious" with a score of 28.7. The government has rejected the report, citing flawed methodology, particularly in assessing child wasting and undernourishment.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • India reported the highest child wasting rate in the world at 18.7%.
  • Neighboring countries like Pakistan (102), Bangladesh (81), and Nepal (69) ranked better than India.
  • Belarus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Chile were among the top-ranked countries with low hunger levels.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Report: Global Hunger Index 2025.
  • India Rank: 111th.
  • Category: Serious.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

What is India's rank in the Global Hunger Index 2025, which classifies the hunger level as "Serious"?

Correct Answer: 111th

🚀 Quick Recap:

About GHI

  • Publishers – Concern Worldwide & Welthungerhilfe
  • Total Countries – 125