{"id":226345,"date":"2025-08-29T14:26:39","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T08:56:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=226345"},"modified":"2025-08-30T13:59:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-30T08:29:03","slug":"global-hunger-index","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/global-hunger-index\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Hunger Index (2006 to 2024), What Candidates Must Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/global-hunger-index\/#What_does_the_Global_Hunger_Index_capture\" >What does the Global Hunger Index capture?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/global-hunger-index\/#How_to_Calculate_GHI_Score\" >How to Calculate GHI Score?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/global-hunger-index\/#Global_progress_evolving_focus_2006_to_2024\" >Global progress &amp; evolving focus (2006 to 2024)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/global-hunger-index\/#Highlights_of_GHI_Report_2006_to_2024\" >Highlights of GHI Report (2006 to 2024)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/global-hunger-index\/#Drivers_behind_GHI_fluctuations\" >Drivers behind GHI fluctuations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/global-hunger-index\/#Indias_GHI_Score\" >India&#8217;s GHI Score<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/global-hunger-index\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_the_Global_Hunger_Index_capture\"><\/span>What does the Global Hunger Index capture?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is an annual, peer-reviewed tool that measures hunger at global, regional, and national levels. It combines four key indicators into a single score: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Undernourishment \u2013 percentage of the population with insufficient caloric intake<\/li><li>Child stunting \u2013 percentage of children under five with low height-for-age (chronic undernutrition)<\/li><li>Child wasting \u2013 percentage of children under five with low weight-for-height (acute undernutrition)<\/li><li>Child mortality \u2013 under-five mortality rate, reflecting nutrition-related deaths<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each country is ranked on a 0\u2013100 scale, where a higher score indicates worse hunger outcomes. The index also categorizes hunger levels as low, moderate, serious, alarming, or extremely alarming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>GHI Score<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2264 9.9<\/td><td>Low<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\u201319.9<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20\u201334.9<\/td><td>Serious<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>35\u201349.9<\/td><td>Alarming<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2265 50<\/td><td>Extremely alarming<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Calculate_GHI_Score\"><\/span>How to Calculate GHI Score?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Calculation involves four main steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Step<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Source Data<\/strong><\/td><td>Indicators are taken from trusted international datasets: <br>FAO \u2192 Undernourishment, <br>UNICEF\/WHO \u2192 Child stunting &amp; wasting, <br>UN IGME \u2192 Child mortality<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Standardize\/Normalize<\/strong><\/td><td>Values are adjusted so they are comparable across countries and over time.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Combine Indicators<\/strong><\/td><td>The four indicators are aggregated using a defined formula to produce a 0\u2013100 GHI score.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rank Countries<\/strong><\/td><td>Countries with adequate data are ranked. (Where data is missing, countries may not be ranked for that year.)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Note:<\/strong> The 2015 methodology revision (better measurement of stunting and wasting) makes comparisons across long time spans more reliable.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Global_progress_evolving_focus_2006_to_2024\"><\/span>Global progress &amp; evolving focus (2006 to 2024)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GHI reports have shown an uneven journey over the years:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>2006\u20132011: Focus on macro shocks such as the 2009 financial crisis and 2011 global food price spikes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mid-2010s: Greater attention to nutrition quality and links with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>2015: Introduction of a major methodology update (better treatment of stunting and wasting).<\/li><li>Late 2010s\u2013early 2020s: Spotlight on forced migration, climate risk, conflict, pandemics, and governance as key drivers of hunger.<\/li><li>2023\u20132024: Emphasis on youth, gender justice, and climate resilience as central levers for reducing hunger.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Key fact: <\/em><\/strong><em>The 2024 Global Hunger Index average score is 18.3 (moderate), showing slow global progress and persistent regional disparities.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Theme<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>PDF Link<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2006<\/td><td>Hunger &amp; Malnutrition: Global Trends (baseline report)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/Global-Hunger-Index-2006.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2007<\/td><td>Scaling Up Hunger Reduction<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/Global-Hunger-Index-2007.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2008<\/td><td>Rising Food Prices &amp; Hunger<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/Global-Hunger-Index-2008.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2009<\/td><td>Financial Crisis &amp; Hunger Vulnerabilities<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/Global-Hunger-Index-2009.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2010<\/td><td>Early Childhood Undernutrition<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/Global-Hunger-Index-2010.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2011<\/td><td>High &amp; Volatile Food Prices<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/Global-Hunger-Index-2011.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2012<\/td><td>Land, Water, Energy Stresses<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/Global-Hunger-Index-2012.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2013<\/td><td>Resilience for Food &amp; Nutrition Security<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/Global-Hunger-Index-2013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2014<\/td><td>Hidden Hunger (Micronutrients)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/Global-Hunger-Index-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2015<\/td><td>Armed Conflict &amp; Hunger<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/Global-Hunger-Index-2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2016<\/td><td>SDGs &amp; Zero Hunger<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/Global-Hunger-Index-2016.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2017<\/td><td>Inequality, Power &amp; Hunger<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/Global-Hunger-Index-2017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2018<\/td><td>Forced Migration &amp; Hunger<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/Global-Hunger-Index-2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2019<\/td><td>Climate Change as Hunger Multiplier<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/Global-Hunger-Index-2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2020<\/td><td>One Health &amp; Zero Hunger<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/Global-Hunger-Index-2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2021<\/td><td>Hunger &amp; Conflict<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/Global-Hunger-Index-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2022<\/td><td>Food Systems &amp; Local Governance<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/Global-Hunger-Index-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2023<\/td><td>Youth &amp; Food Sovereignty<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/Global-Hunger-Index-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2024<\/td><td>Gender, Climate &amp; Resilience<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/Global-Hunger-Index.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlights_of_GHI_Report_2006_to_2024\"><\/span>Highlights of GHI Report (2006 to 2024)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the key highlights from the Global Hunger Index (GHI) reports between 2006 and 2024, showing trends and progress in tackling hunger worldwide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2006 \u2013 Baseline Report<\/strong><br>The first GHI established a composite index combining undernourishment, child mortality, and child malnutrition. It highlighted South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa as hotspots of hunger. The report created a benchmark to track hunger trends systematically. <em>Exam value: 2006 = baseline year for GHI.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2007 \u2013 Scaling Up Hunger Reduction<\/strong><br>Focused on successful country examples of reducing hunger through integrated programs. It emphasized agricultural growth, nutrition interventions, and policy support. Highlighted that hunger reduction requires scaling proven models. <em>Exam value: shows early link between programs and outcomes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2008 \u2013 Rising Food Prices &amp; Hunger<\/strong><br>Analyzed the global food price spike of 2007\u201308 and its impact on access to food. Showed how poor households were disproportionately hit due to high dependency on food purchases. Called for stronger safety nets. <em>Exam value: food inflation\u2013nutrition connection.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2009 \u2013 Financial Crisis &amp; Hunger Vulnerabilities<\/strong><br>Linked the global financial downturn to rising poverty and hunger. Stressed how economic crises amplify existing food insecurity. Recommended social protection and safety nets as buffers. <em>Exam value: economic shocks + hunger.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2010 \u2013 Early Childhood Undernutrition<\/strong><br>Emphasized the first 1,000 days (conception\u20132 years) as critical for preventing stunting. Undernutrition in early childhood was linked to poor health, education, and productivity later. Called for maternal nutrition and infant feeding interventions. <em>Exam value: child nutrition + 1,000 days concept.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2011 \u2013 High &amp; Volatile Food Prices<\/strong><br>Explored how food price volatility undermines food access, stability, and nutrition. It showed links between global commodity speculation, climate events, and hunger. Recommended price stabilization and targeted policies. <em>Exam value: connects economics with hunger.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2012 \u2013 Land, Water &amp; Energy Stresses<\/strong><br>Highlighted how competition for natural resources undermines food security. Stressed sustainable management of land, water, and energy for agriculture. Called for climate-smart policies. <em>Exam value: environment\u2013hunger nexus.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2013 \u2013 Resilience for Food &amp; Nutrition Security<\/strong><br>Discussed resilience-building in food systems to withstand economic, political, and environmental shocks. Recommended community-based safety nets and adaptive governance. <em>Exam value: resilience concept for GS3 essays.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2014 \u2013 Hidden Hunger (Micronutrient Deficiency)<\/strong><br>Exposed \u201chidden hunger\u201d \u2014 deficiencies in vitamins and minerals despite adequate calories. Linked hidden hunger to poor cognitive development and productivity losses. Stressed dietary diversification and fortification. <em>Exam value: hidden hunger definition + solutions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2015 \u2013 Armed Conflict &amp; Hunger<\/strong><br>Showed how wars and instability directly disrupt food access, agriculture, and nutrition services. Highlighted Syria, South Sudan, and Yemen as case studies. Positioned conflict as a major driver of global hunger. <em>Exam value: conflict\u2013hunger nexus.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2016 \u2013 SDGs &amp; Zero Hunger<\/strong><br>Connected hunger reduction directly to SDG 2 (Zero Hunger). Showed the importance of integrated policies across agriculture, nutrition, and social protection. Placed hunger at the center of the 2030 Agenda. <em>Exam value: SDG 2 framing.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2017 \u2013 Inequality &amp; Power in Hunger Reduction<\/strong><br>Focused on inequality as a barrier to ending hunger. Showed how unequal access to land, income, and resources limits progress. Linked gender inequality to persistent undernutrition. <em>Exam value: inequality as structural driver.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2018 \u2013 Forced Migration &amp; Hunger<\/strong><br>Highlighted hunger in refugee and conflict-driven migration contexts. Stressed how displacement worsens food insecurity and dependence on aid. Recommended global cooperation on food support. <em>Exam value: migration\u2013food security link.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2019 \u2013 Climate Change as Hunger Multiplier<\/strong><br>Explored how climate change exacerbates hunger through extreme weather, yield losses, and nutrient depletion. Warned that climate risks disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. Recommended climate adaptation in agriculture. <em>Exam value: climate\u2013hunger multiplier concept.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2020 \u2013 One Health &amp; Zero Hunger<\/strong><br>Connected food security with human, animal, and environmental health. COVID-19 underscored interlinkages between disease outbreaks and food systems. Called for \u201cOne Health\u201d approaches to hunger reduction. <em>Exam value: pandemic + One Health framework.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2021 \u2013 Hunger in Conflict Settings<\/strong><br>Analyzed how conflict zones like Yemen, Syria, and Sahel face worsening hunger. Showed how violence destroys crops, markets, and aid delivery. Reinforced hunger as both a cause and consequence of conflict. <em>Exam value: conflict case studies.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2022 \u2013 Food Systems &amp; Local Governance<\/strong><br>Shifted focus to systemic transformation of food systems. Emphasized role of local governance and participation in achieving sustainable food security. Highlighted bottom-up approaches. <em>Exam value: local governance in food systems.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2023 \u2013 Youth &amp; Food Sovereignty<\/strong><br>Showed how youth engagement is vital for reshaping food systems. Linked food sovereignty to empowerment, sustainability, and innovation. Called for youth participation in policymaking. <em>Exam value: youth angle in food policy.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2024 \u2013 Gender Equality, Climate &amp; Resilience<\/strong><br>Highlighted how gender inequality worsens hunger vulnerabilities. Showed that empowering women enhances resilience and climate adaptation. Stressed integrated strategies linking gender justice, climate action, and food security. <em>Exam value: gender\u2013climate\u2013hunger linkage.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/important-reports-for-rbi-grade-b-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check out All Important Reports for RBI Grade B Exam<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drivers_behind_GHI_fluctuations\"><\/span>Drivers behind GHI fluctuations <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Countries\u2019 GHI scores move because of a mix of structural and shock factors. Some of these factors are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Conflict &amp; displacement<\/strong> \u2192 sudden spikes in wasting and child mortality (acute deterioration). <\/li><li><strong>Food price shocks &amp; macro crises<\/strong> \u2192 immediate increases in undernourishment and food insecurity. <\/li><li><strong>Climate risks<\/strong> (droughts, floods) \u2192 repeated production losses and chronic vulnerability (2019 focus). <\/li><li><strong>Health system disruptions \/ pandemics<\/strong> \u2192 service lapses that worsen child nutrition (2020 One Health theme). <\/li><li><strong>Policy &amp; governance (social protection, nutrition programs)<\/strong> \u2192 sustained reductions in stunting and undernourishment when well-implemented (examples: school meals, maternal nutrition programs, targeted transfers).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_GHI_Score\"><\/span>India&#8217;s GHI Score<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s 2024 GHI score is <strong>27.3<\/strong>, ranking <strong>105th<\/strong> among ranked countries in the <em>serious<\/em> category. India\u2019s component indicators (undernourishment, stunting, wasting, child mortality) reflect a mix of long-term structural problems and policy progress; explaining year-on-year movements requires attention to measurement windows and methodology changes. India\u2019s scores are officially comparable only for the benchmark years: 2000, 2008, 2016, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>India\u2019s GHI Score<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Rank<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2000<\/td><td>38.4<\/td><td>Alarming<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2008<\/td><td>35.2<\/td><td>Alarming<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2016<\/td><td>29.3<\/td><td>Serious<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2024<\/td><td>27.3<\/td><td>Serious<\/td><td>105<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756457335212\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. What is the Global Hunger Index (GHI)?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The GHI is an annual index that measures hunger at global, regional, and national levels by combining four indicators \u2013 undernourishment, child stunting, child wasting, and child mortality \u2013 into a single score.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756457342956\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. Who publishes the Global Hunger Index?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The GHI is jointly published by <em>Concern Worldwide<\/em> and <em>Welthungerhilfe<\/em>, two international NGOs working on food security and hunger eradication.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756457353852\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. How often is the GHI released?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The GHI is released once every year, usually in October, with updated scores, rankings, and a thematic focus report.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756457364059\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. Can we compare GHI scores across all years?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. GHI scores are only comparable for the benchmark years (2000, 2008, 2016, 2024) due to methodology revisions. Comparisons outside these benchmark years may be misleading.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756457379339\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. What is India\u2019s GHI score in 2024?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">India\u2019s GHI score is 27.3, placing it in the <em>serious<\/em> category and ranking 105th among countries assessed.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756457387004\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q6. Why does the GHI Report matter for exams?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The GHI connects hunger with broader issues like food security, climate change, governance, conflict, and social inequality. 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