Cameroon—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #57 of 162
Latest Value
11.0%
2018
YoY Change
-25.7%
2014 → 2018
Global Rank
#57
of 162 countries
Maximum
18.1%
1998
Minimum
11.0%
2018
CAGR
-0.6%
7 years
Last
11.0%
Previous
14.8%
Highest
18.1%
Lowest
11.0%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 11.0% | -25.7% |
| 2014 | 14.8% | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 15.2% | -7.9% |
| 2006 | 16.5% | +9.3% |
| 2004 | 15.1% | -16.6% |
| 1998 | 18.1% | +40.3% |
| 1991 | 12.9% |
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 →