# Global Hunger Index 2026: Pakistan Ranks 106th

> Pakistan ranks 106th in 2026 Global Hunger Index with serious hunger score.
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- Summary: Pakistan ranks 106th in 2026 Global Hunger Index with serious hunger score. Pakistan ranks 106th out of 122 countries in the 2026 Global Hunger Index with a…
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- Author: Swati Gandhi
- Published: 2026-10-17T06:42:35+00:00
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- Topics: global hunger index, pakistan, 2026, undernourishment, child stunting, child wasting, child mortality, south asia, news, india
## Global Hunger Index 2026
Pakistan ranks 106th out of 122 countries in the 2026 Global Hunger Index.
## Hunger Score
Pakistan has a score of 25.5 indicating serious hunger.
## Report Release
The report was published jointly by Welthungerhilfe, Ruhr University Bochum, and Helvetas.
## South Asia Performance
South Asia's regional score of 23.5 places it in the serious hunger category.
## Undernourishment
16.1% of Pakistan's population is undernourished.
## Child Stunting
33.6% of children under five are stunted in Pakistan.
## Child Wasting
9.8% of children under five are wasted in Pakistan.
## Child Mortality
Pakistan's under-five mortality rate stands at 5.6%.
## Key takeaway

Pakistan ranks 106th out of 122 countries in the 2026 Global Hunger Index with a score of 25.5 indicating serious hunger.