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Global hunger Index

13 Oct,2023 Download Pdf 3 Min Read

Global hunger Index

India has been ranked 111th out of 125 countries in the Global Hunger Index 2023.
The index is published on an annual basis by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe.
India has a score of 28.7, indicating a serious level of hunger, ranking after neighbouring countries of Pakistan (102nd), Bangladesh (81st), Nepal (69th) and Sri Lanka (60th).

However, India fared better than South Asia and Africa South of the Sahara.
India also has the highest child wasting rate (children’s weight relative to their height) in the world at 18.7%

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