India Ranks 100th in Global Hunger Index 2026: Scores & Details
India has secured the 100th rank out of 120 evaluated countries in the Global Hunger Index 2026, registering a score of 24.1. The report places the nation in the 'Serious' hunger category, evaluated alongside indicators like undernourishment and child health.
What happened
India has been ranked 100th in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2026, according to the report released jointly by Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide. The nation registered an overall score of 24.1, which categorises its hunger level as 'Serious'.
The 2026 edition of the index was published under the theme 'No Security Without Food Security'. The report evaluated a total of 120 countries for individual GHI scores and rankings, placing India in the lower half of the global assessment.
Important dates
| Report Release Date | 14 October 2026 |
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📌 Static GK links
- Publishers of GHI: Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide
- GHI Score Range: 0 (No Hunger) to 100 (Worst Hunger)
- Scoring Categories: ≤9.9 (Low), 10.0–19.9 (Moderate), 20.0–34.9 (Serious), 35.0–49.9 (Alarming), ≥50.0 (Extremely Alarming)
What candidates should do
- Note down India's exact rank, score, and category for current affairs revision in banking, SSC, and state civil services examinations.
- Compare India's performance with its immediate neighbours such as Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh as asked in direct objective questions.
PrepZen analysis
The Global Hunger Index evaluates nations based on four key indicators including undernourishment, child stunting, child wasting, and under-five mortality. India's score of 24.1 places it in the 'Serious' bracket, highlighting persistent structural challenges in child health and nutrition metrics. Aspirants must track these index results carefully as questions on international rankings, publishing bodies, and score categories frequently feature in competitive exams like UPSC, banking awareness modules, and SSC general knowledge sections.
Practice questions
Q1. What is India's rank in the Global Hunger Index 2026?
Q2. Which organizations jointly publish the Global Hunger Index?
Report evaluated 120 countries; India placed at rank 100.
Index released jointly by Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide.
Theme of the 2026 edition: 'No Security Without Food Security'.
🎯 Key Point: India ranked 100th out of 120 in Global Hunger Index 2026.
FAQs
What is India's score in the Global Hunger Index 2026?
India registered a score of 24.1 in the Global Hunger Index 2026.
Which category does India fall under in the GHI 2026?
India falls under the 'Serious' hunger category.
What was the theme of the Global Hunger Index 2026?
The theme of the 2026 edition was 'No Security Without Food Security'.
How do neighbouring countries rank compared to India in GHI 2026?
Sri Lanka is ranked 53rd, Nepal is 72nd, and Bangladesh is ranked 84th, all placing ahead of India.
Sources and references
- cesvi.eu (cesvi.eu)
- wikipedia.org (en.wikipedia.org)
- alliance2015.org (www.alliance2015.org)
- adda247.com (currentaffairs.adda247.com)
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