In 2024, Zambia had the highest ranking Global Hunger Index (GHI) within Southern African at 30.7, indicating a serious hunger situation. The country has experienced its worst drought in decades, which has led to food and water being scarce. South Africa scored the lowest GHI in the region, with a score of 12.5, representing a moderate food insecurity.
The index ranges from the best value of 0 (no hunger) and the worst value of 100, with neither of these extreme values ever being reached. Less than 9.9 means: little hunger From 10 to 19.9: moderate hunger. Between 20 and 34.9: serious hunger situation. From 35 to 49.9: alarming hunger situation Above 50: extremely alarming hunger situation.
The Global Hunger Index is based on three dimensions:Â Inadequate food supply (undernourishment), child undernutrition (child wasting, child stunting), child mortality (under-five mortality rate).
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Welthungerhilfe, & Concern Worldwide. (September 10, 2024). Global Hunger Index (GHI) in Southern Africa in 2024, by country [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 11, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1557929/global-hunger-index-ranking-southern-africa/
Welthungerhilfe, und Concern Worldwide. "Global Hunger Index (GHI) in Southern Africa in 2024, by country." Chart. September 10, 2024. Statista. Accessed June 11, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1557929/global-hunger-index-ranking-southern-africa/
Welthungerhilfe, Concern Worldwide. (2024). Global Hunger Index (GHI) in Southern Africa in 2024, by country. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: June 11, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1557929/global-hunger-index-ranking-southern-africa/
Welthungerhilfe, and Concern Worldwide. "Global Hunger Index (Ghi) in Southern Africa in 2024, by Country." Statista, Statista Inc., 10 Sep 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1557929/global-hunger-index-ranking-southern-africa/
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