Mozambique—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #35 of 162
Latest Value
15.4%
2022
YoY Change
+4.1%
2020 → 2022
Global Rank
#35
of 162 countries
Maximum
24.7%
1997
Minimum
14.8%
2020
CAGR
-1.6%
9 years
Last
15.4%
Previous
14.8%
Highest
24.7%
Lowest
14.8%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 15.4% | +4.1% |
| 2020 | 14.8% | -5.1% |
| 2015 | 15.6% | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 15.6% | -14.3% |
| 2008 | 18.2% | -14.2% |
| 2003 | 21.2% | -13.5% |
| 2001 | 24.5% | -0.8% |
| 1997 | 24.7% | +3.3% |
| 1995 | 23.9% |
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 →