Malaysia—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #36 of 162
Latest Value
15.3%
2022
YoY Change
+3.4%
2019 → 2022
Global Rank
#36
of 162 countries
Maximum
23.1%
1991
Minimum
12.5%
2015
CAGR
-1.1%
12 years
Last
15.3%
Previous
14.8%
Highest
23.1%
Lowest
12.5%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 15.3% | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 14.8% | +8.0% |
| 2016 | 13.7% | +9.6% |
| 2015 | 12.5% | -1.6% |
| 2006 | 12.7% | -24.0% |
| 1999 | 16.7% | -5.6% |
| 1995 | 17.7% | -10.2% |
| 1994 | 19.7% | -3.9% |
| 1993 | 20.5% | -9.3% |
| 1992 | 22.6% | -2.2% |
| 1991 | 23.1% | +4.5% |
| 1990 | 22.1% |
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 →