Niger—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #3 of 162
Latest Value
34.6%
2022
YoY Change
+4.2%
2021 → 2022
Global Rank
#3
of 162 countries
Maximum
46.6%
1998
Minimum
31.3%
2019
CAGR
-0.7%
20 years
Last
34.6%
Previous
33.2%
Highest
46.6%
Lowest
31.3%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 34.6% | +4.2% |
| 2021 | 33.2% | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 33.4% | +6.7% |
| 2019 | 31.3% | -16.5% |
| 2018 | 37.5% | +17.2% |
| 2016 | 32.0% | -10.6% |
| 2015 | 35.8% | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 34.6% | +4.5% |
| 2013 | 33.1% | +3.1% |
| 2012 | 32.1% | -11.3% |
| 2011 | 36.2% | -9.5% |
| 2010 | 40.0% | +19.4% |
| 2009 | 33.5% | -3.2% |
| 2008 | 34.6% | -8.7% |
| 2007 | 37.9% | +6.5% |
| 2006 | 35.6% | -17.4% |
| 2000 | 43.1% | -7.5% |
| 1998 | 46.6% | +20.4% |
| 1992 | 38.7% | -14.0% |
| 1985 | 45.0% |
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 →