Ethiopia—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #18 of 162
Latest Value
21.2%
2019
YoY Change
-9.8%
2016 → 2019
Global Rank
#18
of 162 countries
Maximum
41.9%
1992
Minimum
21.2%
2019
CAGR
-2.5%
7 years
Last
21.2%
Previous
23.5%
Highest
41.9%
Lowest
21.2%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 21.2% | -9.8% |
| 2016 | 23.5% | -11.3% |
| 2014 | 26.5% | -9.2% |
| 2011 | 29.2% | -14.9% |
| 2005 | 34.3% | -17.9% |
| 2000 | 41.8% | -0.2% |
| 1992 | 41.9% |
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
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