Liberia—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #58 of 162
Latest Value
10.9%
2019
YoY Change
-19.9%
2016 → 2019
Global Rank
#58
of 162 countries
Maximum
22.8%
2000
Minimum
10.9%
2019
CAGR
-3.8%
7 years
Last
10.9%
Previous
13.6%
Highest
22.8%
Lowest
10.9%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 10.9% | -19.9% |
| 2016 | 13.6% | -11.1% |
| 2013 | 15.3% | -7.8% |
| 2010 | 16.6% | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 16.4% | -19.6% |
| 2007 | 20.4% | -10.5% |
| 2000 | 22.8% |
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 →