Jamaica—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #122 of 162
Latest Value
2.5%
2018
YoY Change
-43.2%
2016 → 2018
Global Rank
#122
of 162 countries
Maximum
6.1%
1993
Minimum
1.8%
2007
CAGR
-2.9%
22 years
Last
2.5%
Previous
4.4%
Highest
6.1%
Lowest
1.8%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2.5% | -43.2% |
| 2016 | 4.4% | +100.0% |
| 2014 | 2.2% | -18.5% |
| 2012 | 2.7% | -20.6% |
| 2010 | 3.4% | +41.7% |
| 2008 | 2.4% | +33.3% |
| 2007 | 1.8% | -62.5% |
| 2006 | 4.8% | +54.8% |
| 2004 | 3.1% | +14.8% |
| 2002 | 2.7% | -32.5% |
| 2001 | 4.0% | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 3.9% | +85.7% |
| 1999 | 2.1% | -44.7% |
| 1998 | 3.8% | +8.6% |
| 1997 | 3.5% | -37.5% |
| 1996 | 5.6% | +16.7% |
| 1995 | 4.8% | +4.3% |
| 1994 | 4.6% | -24.6% |
| 1993 | 6.1% | +7.0% |
| 1992 | 5.7% | +1.8% |
| 1991 | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| 1989 | 5.8% |
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 →