Jordan—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #121 of 162
Latest Value
2.5%
2023
YoY Change
-7.4%
2019 → 2023
Global Rank
#121
of 162 countries
Maximum
5.1%
1990
Minimum
1.9%
2009
CAGR
-2.1%
7 years
Last
2.5%
Previous
2.7%
Highest
5.1%
Lowest
1.9%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.5% | -7.4% |
| 2019 | 2.7% | -10.0% |
| 2012 | 3.0% | +57.9% |
| 2009 | 1.9% | -48.6% |
| 2002 | 3.7% | -2.6% |
| 1997 | 3.8% | -25.5% |
| 1990 | 5.1% |
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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