Burundi—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #7 of 162
Latest Value
28.3%
2024
YoY Change
+1.1%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#7
of 162 countries
Maximum
39.1%
2000
Minimum
27.0%
2019
CAGR
-0.2%
12 years
Last
28.3%
Previous
28.0%
Highest
39.1%
Lowest
27.0%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28.3% | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 28.0% | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 27.6% | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 27.7% | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 27.0% | -8.8% |
| 2018 | 29.6% | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 29.3% | +5.0% |
| 2012 | 27.9% | -4.1% |
| 2010 | 29.1% | -17.3% |
| 2005 | 35.2% | -10.0% |
| 2000 | 39.1% | +28.6% |
| 1987 | 30.4% |
Top Countries — Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yemen, Rep. | 40.7% | 2022 |
| 2 | Eritrea | 39.4% | 2010 |
| 3 | Niger | 34.6% | 2022 |
| 4 | Sudan | 33.0% | 2014 |
| 5 | Timor-Leste | 31.9% | 2020 |
| 6 | India | 31.5% | 2020 |
| 7 | Burundi | 28.3% | 2024 |
| 8 | Papua New Guinea | 27.8% | 2010 |
| 9 | South Sudan | 27.7% | 2010 |
| 10 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 25.0% | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Child Underweight Prevalence (<5 years) — WHO Global Health Observatory.
Unit
Percent
Source: WHOView original source →