Lesotho—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #46 of 162
Latest Value
12.5%
2024
YoY Change
+19.0%
2018 → 2024
Global Rank
#46
of 162 countries
Maximum
18.9%
1993
Minimum
10.5%
2014
CAGR
-0.3%
7 years
Last
12.5%
Previous
10.5%
Highest
18.9%
Lowest
10.5%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12.5% | +19.0% |
| 2018 | 10.5% | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 10.5% | -21.6% |
| 2009 | 13.4% | -19.3% |
| 2004 | 16.6% | -12.2% |
| 1993 | 18.9% | +37.0% |
| 1992 | 13.8% |
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 →