Morocco ranked 48th out of 127 countries, placing it firmly in the category of countries with very low levels of hunger, said the 2024 Global Hunger Index, released by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe.
According to the report, Morocco has made significant strides in combating hunger, and while Morocco has achieved notable progress, the index also revealed that 6.9% of its population suffers from undernourishment.
Over 14% of Moroccan children under five are stunted, 2.3% are wasted, and 1.7% die before reaching their fifth birthday.
The country’s improved ranking over the past two decades is a testament to the effectiveness of its hunger-reduction strategies.
Morocco was previously categorized as having moderate levels of hunger in 2000 and 2008 but has consistently maintained a low hunger level since 2016.
Globally, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Chile topped the list as countries with the lowest levels of hunger.
In the Arab world, the United Arab Emirates led the way, while Jordan, Egypt, Iraq, and Libya were classified as having moderate levels of hunger. Syria and Yemen, however, were categorized as having serious and alarming levels of hunger, respectively.
The index report highlighted a concerning trend of severe and alarming hunger levels in over 42 countries, including South Sudan, Burundi, Somalia, Yemen, Chad, and Madagascar. These nations ranked among the lowest in the index.
The report also revealed that 36 countries worldwide are experiencing serious levels of hunger, with over 281 million people in more than 50 countries facing acute food insecurity in the past year.
Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia were identified as the regions with the worst hunger levels globally.
David Regan, CEO of Concern Worldwide, expressed deep concern over the index findings, stating that approximately 733 million people worldwide face the daily threat of hunger due to insufficient access to food.
The report noted that 64 countries will not achieve low levels of hunger until 2160, underscoring the urgency of addressing global hunger challenges.
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