Sierra Leone has been placed 108th out of 123 countries in the 2025 Global Hunger Index, with a score of 28.5, underscoring continued concerns over food security despite gradual progress.
According to the latest report, the country remains in the “serious hunger” category, a classification that highlights persistent challenges in access to adequate nutrition and overall food availability.
The Global Hunger Index. published annually by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe, measures hunger using four key indicators: undernourishment, child wasting, child stunting, and mortality among children under five.
Despite its current ranking, Sierra Leone is identified among countries that have made measurable progress over time. Analysts point to improvements driven by agricultural reforms and expanded social protection programmes, which have contributed to better food access and nutrition outcomes in recent years.
However, experts warn that these gains remain fragile. Development assessments indicate that without sustained and coordinated interventions, progress could stall or even reverse, particularly in the face of economic pressures and climate-related shocks.
The report calls for stronger policy action to build resilient food systems, including investments in climate-smart agriculture, improved early warning systems, and targeted support for vulnerable populations.
Stakeholders emphasize that maintaining momentum will require collaboration between government, development partners, and local communities to address the root causes of hunger and ensure long-term food security.
