Iran, Islamic Rep.—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #89 of 162
Latest Value
4.3%
2017
YoY Change
+4.9%
2010 → 2017
Global Rank
#89
of 162 countries
Maximum
13.8%
1995
Minimum
4.1%
2010
CAGR
-5.2%
5 years
Last
4.3%
Previous
4.1%
Highest
13.8%
Lowest
4.1%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4.3% | +4.9% |
| 2010 | 4.1% | -10.9% |
| 2004 | 4.6% | -51.6% |
| 1998 | 9.5% | -31.2% |
| 1995 | 13.8% |
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 →