Kenya—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #61 of 162
Latest Value
9.8%
2022
YoY Change
-24.6%
2016 → 2022
Global Rank
#61
of 162 countries
Maximum
19.4%
1993
Minimum
9.8%
2022
CAGR
-2.3%
11 years
Last
9.8%
Previous
13.0%
Highest
19.4%
Lowest
9.8%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9.8% | -24.6% |
| 2016 | 13.0% | +16.1% |
| 2014 | 11.2% | -9.7% |
| 2011 | 12.4% | -24.8% |
| 2008 | 16.5% | -8.3% |
| 2005 | 18.0% | +9.8% |
| 2003 | 16.4% | -4.1% |
| 2000 | 17.1% | -3.9% |
| 1998 | 17.8% | -0.6% |
| 1994 | 17.9% | -7.7% |
| 1993 | 19.4% |
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 →