Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Sri Lanka ranked 53rd out of 122 countries according to the 2026 Global Hunger Index.

With a score of 10.2 points, Sri Lanka was included in the 'Moderate Hunger' category.

However, the relevant report points out that despite showing significant progress in long-term indicators, food security remains at a risk level in the face of sudden natural disasters and economic impacts.

According to the report, Sri Lanka's hunger index fell significantly over the past two decades.

Accordingly, it was shown as: score 22.1 in the year 2000, score 19.9 in 2006, score 20.8 in 2012, score 11.4 in 2018, and score 10.2 in 2026.

With this latest value, it is special that Sri Lanka reached near the limit of the 'Low Hunger' catego...