In the 2024 report of the Global Hunger Index (GHI), Afghanistan ranks 116 out of 127 countries with a score of 30.8. In the 2024 Global Hunger Index, Afghanistan has a level of hunger determined “serious.”
Countries that score between 20 and 34.9 fall into a “serious” stage, which is below the “alarming” level. They assess Afghanistan as being in the “serious” category for hunger severity.
Indicators such as child mortality, malnutrition, and stunted growth in children measure the severity of hunger in Afghanistan. These indicators all result from hunger. Consequently, Afghanistan ranks 116 out of 127 countries.
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The report states that 30.4% of Afghanistan’s population suffers from undernourishment. Additionally, 5.8% of children die before reaching their fifth birthday.
This report also notes that 3.6% of children under the age of five in Afghanistan experience stunting, which is a sign of chronic malnutrition. Meanwhile, 44.6% of children have a lower-than-normal weight for their height, indicating acute malnutrition.
The report said that 5.8% of Afghan children die before the age of five due to insufficient nutrition and unhealthy living conditions.
This year’s list shows that Belarus ranks as having the lowest hunger level globally, with a score below five. In contrast, Burundi and South Sudan fall into the “alarming” hunger category with scores between 35 and 49.9.
Last year, Afghanistan ranked 114th with a score of 30.6, and its decline to 116th place this year reflects a worsening level of hunger in the country.
This news is sourced from [Tolo News] and is for informational purposes only.
