Egypt, Arab Rep.—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #96 of 162
Latest Value
3.7%
2021
YoY Change
-47.1%
2014 → 2021
Global Rank
#96
of 162 countries
Maximum
10.8%
1995
Minimum
3.7%
2021
CAGR
-3.1%
11 years
Last
3.7%
Previous
7.0%
Highest
10.8%
Lowest
3.7%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3.7% | -47.1% |
| 2014 | 7.0% | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 6.8% | +25.9% |
| 2005 | 5.4% | -37.9% |
| 2003 | 8.7% | -7.4% |
| 1998 | 9.4% | -7.8% |
| 1997 | 10.2% | -5.6% |
| 1995 | 10.8% | +31.7% |
| 1992 | 8.2% | -21.9% |
| 1991 | 10.5% | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 10.5% |
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 →