Dominican Republic—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #109 of 162
Latest Value
3.0%
2019
YoY Change
-25.0%
2013 → 2019
Global Rank
#109
of 162 countries
Maximum
9.1%
1986
Minimum
3.0%
2019
CAGR
-3.3%
9 years
Last
3.0%
Previous
4.0%
Highest
9.1%
Lowest
3.0%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3.0% | -25.0% |
| 2013 | 4.0% | +17.6% |
| 2007 | 3.4% | -12.8% |
| 2006 | 3.9% | -7.1% |
| 2002 | 4.2% | +27.3% |
| 2000 | 3.3% | -29.8% |
| 1996 | 4.7% | -44.0% |
| 1991 | 8.4% | -7.7% |
| 1986 | 9.1% |
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 →