Global Hunger Index & Nutrition
India's standing on the Global Hunger Index (GHI), child wasting, stunting, undernourishment, and global comparison according to international metrics.
GHI Rank 111th
Rank 111 of 125 Nations
↓28.7 Score (Serious)
5 & 6. Benchmarks & Trend Charts
India vs the World & Peer Averages
Comparing global hunger index & nutrition against Top Countries, Global Average, G20 Average, BRICS Average, and OECD Average.
Nutrition · Score (Lower is Better)
Global Hunger Index (GHI) Score
G20 Avg
12.4
BRICS Avg
14.1
OECD Avg
< 5.0
Global Avg
18.3
7. Related Disclosures
Latest Official Press Releases
Automated disclosures from Press Information Bureau (PIB) and statutory wire feeds.
All statistics originate exclusively from Government of India gazettes, Ministry reports, e-Courts registries, and international statutory publications (World Bank, IMF, UNESCO, WHO, WIPO).
Global Hunger Index (GHI) is calculated using four indicators: undernourishment, child wasting, child stunting, and child mortality. Data sourced from UN, WHO, UNICEF, and World Bank.
In the 2023 Global Hunger Index, India ranks 111th out of 125 countries, dropping from previous years. With a score of 28.7, India suffers from a level of hunger that is classified as "serious". India trails behind neighboring countries like Pakistan (102nd), Bangladesh (81st), Nepal (69th), and Sri Lanka (60th).
- ✓Child mortality rate has decreased steadily over the last decade
- ✓Free food grain scheme (PMGKAY) expanded to cover 800 million citizens
- !Highest child wasting rate in the world at 18.7%
- !Prevalence of undernourishment stands at 16.6% of the population
- !Child stunting remains high at 35.5%
Government disputes the methodology of GHI, pointing to Poshan Abhiyan and massive food security programs. However, ground-level nutrition, diversified diets, and tackling child wasting remain critical national priorities.
14. Statutory FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Verified answers backed by official government disclosures.
What is India's rank in the Global Hunger Index 2023?
India ranked 111th out of 125 countries in the GHI 2023, classified under the "serious" hunger category.
Why is India's rank so low?
India's low rank is heavily driven by its child wasting rate of 18.7%, which is the highest in the world, along with high levels of undernourishment (16.6%).
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Global Hunger Index & National Nutrition Demographics
Comprehensive tracking of India's ranking on the GHI, child wasting, stunting, and undernourishment statistics against global parameters.
GHI Rank (2023)
111 / 125
Child Wasting Rate
18.7%
Undernourishment
16.6%
Child Stunting
35.5%