Ghana—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #48 of 162
Latest Value
12.0%
2022
YoY Change
-4.8%
2017 → 2022
Global Rank
#48
of 162 countries
Maximum
25.1%
1993
Minimum
11.2%
2014
CAGR
-1.9%
11 years
Last
12.0%
Previous
12.6%
Highest
25.1%
Lowest
11.2%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12.0% | -4.8% |
| 2017 | 12.6% | +12.5% |
| 2014 | 11.2% | -16.4% |
| 2011 | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| 2008 | 14.4% | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 13.9% | -26.8% |
| 2003 | 19.0% | -5.5% |
| 1998 | 20.1% | -9.5% |
| 1997 | 22.2% | -11.6% |
| 1993 | 25.1% | +9.6% |
| 1988 | 22.9% |
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
Source: WHOView original source →