Top 5 hungriest countries in the world, not Nigeria but…, India falls under…
Global Hunger Index 2025: We are living in an era where technological advancement is at its peak. Agriculture has advanced like never before. With the help of technology, we are able to create artificial rain through cloud seeding. But even after all the advancements, hunger remains one of the world’s most persistent challenges. As per the latest Global Hunger Index 2025, one in every 10 people in the world still does not get enough to eat. That means about 673 million people still suffer from chronic hunger — a sad reminder that increased food production doesn’t guarantee access to it.
What Are The Excess Factors That Continue To Fuel Hunger Crisis?
The major factors that continue to fuel the crisis are – war, poverty, economic instability in the country, weak governance and climate change. These challenges prevail mainly in Africa and Asia, creating severe food shortages. It is also a fact that countries affected by situations like conflict and drought often struggle the most.
Which Is The Hungriest Country In The World?
As per the Global Hunger Index 2025, Somalia is the hungriest country where millions of people are struggling to find food and drinkable water. Years of conflict, severe drought situations and mass displacement have affected the country the most. Poor infrastructure and repeated natural disasters make farming very challenging.
Which are the Hungriest Countries In The World?
Due to severe flooding, violence, and civil unrest, South Sudan is facing major food insecurity issues. People living in rural areas find it very difficult to reach markets due to poor supply chains and damaged roads. The country’s Global Hunger Index score is 37.5, ranking it among the top countries facing severe hunger.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has a score of 37.5. Due to decades of violence and poor infrastructure the country is facing deep food crisis in its rural areas. Congo is rich in natural resources and fertile land but farmers there abandon their land due to conflict.
With a score of 35.7, Haiti ranks fifth in the hungriest countries list. The country suffers with natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes which usually destroy crops and infrastructure. Political instability and economic hardship make recovery even harder.
Top 10 Hungriest Countries In The World In 2025
| Rank |
Country |
Global Hunger Index (Score Range) |
| 1 |
Somalia |
42.6 |
| 2 |
South Sudan |
37.5 |
| 3 |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
37.5 |
| 4 |
Madagascar |
35.8 |
| 5 |
Haiti |
35.7 |
| 6 |
Chad |
34.8 |
| 7 |
Niger |
33.9 |
| 8 |
Central African Republic |
33.4 |
| 9 |
Nigeria |
32.8 |
| 10 |
Papua New Guinea |
31.0 |
Source: Global Hunger Index 2025
What’s India’s Rank In Global Hunger Index 2025
It is sad to know that India, which is among the largest food producers in the world, also faces hunger challenges. With a score of 25.8, the country is ranked 102nd on the Global Hunger Index 2025. It falls into the “serious” category. Challenges like poverty, child malnutrition and unequal food distribution remain major concerns.
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