Algeria—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #119 of 162
Latest Value
2.7%
2019
YoY Change
-10.0%
2012 → 2019
Global Rank
#119
of 162 countries
Maximum
11.3%
1995
Minimum
2.7%
2019
CAGR
-3.3%
8 years
Last
2.7%
Previous
3.0%
Highest
11.3%
Lowest
2.7%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2.7% | -10.0% |
| 2012 | 3.0% | -11.8% |
| 2006 | 3.4% | -69.4% |
| 2002 | 11.1% | +105.6% |
| 2000 | 5.4% | -52.2% |
| 1995 | 11.3% | +22.8% |
| 1992 | 9.2% | +15.0% |
| 1987 | 8.0% |
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 →