Bangladesh—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #17 of 162
Latest Value
21.7%
2022
YoY Change
-4.0%
2019 → 2022
Global Rank
#17
of 162 countries
Maximum
66.8%
1986
Minimum
21.7%
2022
CAGR
-3.1%
27 years
Last
21.7%
Previous
22.6%
Highest
66.8%
Lowest
21.7%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 21.7% | -4.0% |
| 2019 | 22.6% | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 21.9% | -29.4% |
| 2015 | 31.0% | -5.5% |
| 2014 | 32.8% | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 31.9% | -3.3% |
| 2012 | 33.0% | -10.1% |
| 2011 | 36.7% | -11.1% |
| 2007 | 41.3% | +9.0% |
| 2006 | 37.9% | -4.5% |
| 2005 | 39.7% | -7.2% |
| 2004 | 42.8% | +10.0% |
| 2003 | 38.9% | -5.1% |
| 2002 | 41.0% | -5.1% |
| 2001 | 43.2% | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 42.4% | -14.3% |
| 1999 | 49.5% | -2.4% |
| 1998 | 50.7% | -5.4% |
| 1997 | 53.6% | -0.7% |
| 1996 | 54.0% | -2.2% |
| 1995 | 55.2% | -4.8% |
| 1994 | 58.0% | +3.4% |
| 1993 | 56.1% | -7.4% |
| 1992 | 60.6% | -1.0% |
| 1991 | 61.2% | -0.5% |
| 1990 | 61.5% | -7.9% |
| 1986 | 66.8% |
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 →