India—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #6 of 162
Latest Value
31.5%
2020
YoY Change
-6.8%
2017 → 2020
Global Rank
#6
of 162 countries
Maximum
55.5%
1989
Minimum
29.4%
2014
CAGR
-1.8%
10 years
Last
31.5%
Previous
33.8%
Highest
55.5%
Lowest
29.4%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 31.5% | -6.8% |
| 2017 | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| 2015 | 36.3% | +23.5% |
| 2014 | 29.4% | -32.4% |
| 2006 | 43.5% | -4.2% |
| 1999 | 45.4% | +18.2% |
| 1997 | 38.4% | -25.1% |
| 1992 | 51.3% | -2.8% |
| 1991 | 52.8% | -4.9% |
| 1989 | 55.5% |
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 →