Sri Lanka—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #28 of 162
Latest Value
17.1%
2024
YoY Change
+0.0%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#28
of 162 countries
Maximum
29.5%
1987
Minimum
12.2%
2021
CAGR
-1.5%
14 years
Last
17.1%
Previous
17.1%
Highest
29.5%
Lowest
12.2%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.1% | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 17.1% | +11.8% |
| 2022 | 15.3% | +25.4% |
| 2021 | 12.2% | -6.9% |
| 2020 | 13.1% | -6.4% |
| 2019 | 14.0% | -31.7% |
| 2016 | 20.5% | -21.5% |
| 2012 | 26.1% | +20.8% |
| 2009 | 21.6% | -2.3% |
| 2007 | 22.1% | -3.5% |
| 2000 | 22.9% | -21.8% |
| 1995 | 29.3% | +0.7% |
| 1993 | 29.1% | -1.4% |
| 1987 | 29.5% |
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 →