Pakistan ranks 109th out of 127 countries in the 2024 Global Hunger Index (GHI). This ranking reflects the severity of hunger within the nation based on available data.
Understanding Pakistan's Hunger Index Rank
The Global Hunger Index is a tool used to measure and track hunger at global, regional, and national levels. Pakistan's 2024 GHI score is 27.9, which places the country at a level of hunger that is categorized as "serious".
- Global Hunger Index (GHI): This index uses multiple indicators to assess hunger, including undernourishment, child wasting, child stunting, and child mortality.
- Ranking: The countries are ranked based on their GHI scores, where a lower score indicates less hunger, and a higher score represents a more severe hunger situation.
- Pakistan's Situation: With a score of 27.9, Pakistan is facing a serious hunger challenge according to the Global Hunger Index data, as of 2024.
Implications of the Ranking
Pakistan's ranking in the Global Hunger Index highlights significant food-related challenges within the country. The challenges include:
- Food insecurity
- Malnutrition among children
- Limited access to adequate nutrition
The 109th ranking out of 127 countries indicates a pressing need for targeted interventions to address the roots of hunger and improve the nutritional well-being of the population.
