The Global Hunger Index is a peer-reviewed annual report, jointly published by Concern Worldwide, Welthungerhilfe, and the Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), designed to comprehensively measure and track hunger at the global , regional, and country levels. The aim of the GHI is to trigger action to reduce hunger around the world . Note: This 2025 Global Hunger Index report supersedes all former GHI results. As always, rankings and index scores from this table cannot be accurately compared to rankings and index scores from previous reports. The 2000, 2008, and 2016 scores and indicator data contained within this table and the 2025 report are currently the only data that can be used for valid comparisons of the GHI over time (see Methodology). The 2024 Global Hunger Index (GHI) is the 19th in a series of annual reports that present the hunger situation globally, by region, and at the country level using a multidimensional approach. With the 2030 target for achieving Zero Hunger fast approaching, this year's report makes it starkly clear that the world is far from meeting this critical goal. The realization of the right to adequate food remains out of reach for billions of people. Progress in reducing all four GHI indicators ... The Global Hunger Index is a peer-reviewed annual report, jointly published by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe, designed to comprehensively measure and track hunger at the global , regional, and country levels. The aim of the GHI is to trigger action to reduce hunger around the world .