5 Hungriest Countries in the World in 2024

In this article, we will look at the 5 hungriest countries in the world in 2024. You can read our detailed discussion and a more comprehensive list by visiting the 30 Hungriest Countries in the World in 2024.

5. Papua New Guinea

Global Hunger Index 2023 Score: 27.4

Humanitarian Aid (2022): $661 Million

Papua New Guinea ranks fifth among the hungriest countries in the world in 2024. Papua New Guinea received over $660 million in humanitarian aid, as of 2022.

4. North Korea

Global Hunger Index 2023 Score: 27.8

Humanitarian Aid (2022): $12.8 Million

North Korea is one of the hungriest countries in the world. The country is going through major floods and a large population is vulnerable to food insecurity.

3. Republic of Congo 

Global Hunger Index 2023 Score: 28

Humanitarian Aid (2022): $707.5 Million

The Republic of Congo is the third hungriest country in the world in 2024. Weather extremes, conflicts, and economic shocks are the major reasons for food insecurity. Over 0.9 million people faced high levels of acute food insecurity in 2023.

2. Zimbabwe

Global Hunger Index 2023 Score: 28

Humanitarian Aid (2022): $782 Million

Zimbabwe is facing extreme inflation and more than 3.5 million people are projected to experience high levels of acute food insecurity in 2024.

1. Nigeria

Global Hunger Index 2023 Score: 28.3

Humanitarian Aid (2022): $4.44 Billion

Nigeria has the sixth largest population in the world and has one of the highest poverty rates. High inflation is causing a rise in food insecurity and over 26.5 million people are expected to suffer from high levels of acute food insecurity in 2024. Nigeria ranks first among the hungriest countries in the world in 2024.

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