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Pakistan ranks second-worst in South Asia for hunger in 2026 Global Hunger Index
The 2026 Global Hunger Index reports that Pakistan ranks as the second-worst country in South Asia for hunger, with a score of 25.5, placing it 106th out of 122 assessed nations. The index classifies Pakistan's hunger level as “serious,” trailing only Afghanistan in the region.
Key indicators for Pakistan include an estimated 16.1 percent undernourishment rate and a 33.6 percent stunting rate among children under five. Additionally, 9.8 percent of children in this age group experience wasting, and the under-five mortality rate is reported at 5.6 percent.
India also falls within the “serious” category with a score of 24.1. However, the report notes a positive trend in India, where stunting among children under five has declined by 20.7 percent since the year 2000.
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Afghanistan · Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council · Global Hunger Index · Helvetas · India · Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict · Mohammad Aminur Rashid · Pakistan · Raisul Islam Arman · Rashed Khan · University of Dhaka · Welthungerhilfe
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 33.6 percent of children under five in Pakistan suffer from stunting. srnnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pakistan's hunger level is classified as serious, trailing only Afghanistan in South Asia. srnnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] India's 2026 Global Hunger Index score is 24.1, placing it in the serious category. www.dtnext.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] India has seen a 20.7 percent decline in stunting among children under five since 2000. www.dtnext.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] An estimated 16.1 percent of Pakistan's population is undernourished. srnnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pakistan ranked 106th out of 122 countries with a score of 25.5. srnnews.com