Ecuador—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #83 of 162
Latest Value
4.9%
2024
YoY Change
+14.0%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#83
of 162 countries
Maximum
14.5%
1986
Minimum
4.3%
2023
CAGR
-2.8%
8 years
Last
4.9%
Previous
4.3%
Highest
14.5%
Lowest
4.3%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.9% | +14.0% |
| 2023 | 4.3% | -15.7% |
| 2014 | 5.1% | -20.3% |
| 2012 | 6.4% | -5.9% |
| 2006 | 6.8% | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 6.7% | -35.6% |
| 1999 | 10.4% | -28.3% |
| 1986 | 14.5% |
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 →