Oman—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #56 of 162
Latest Value
11.2%
2017
YoY Change
+15.5%
2014 → 2017
Global Rank
#56
of 162 countries
Maximum
18.6%
1991
Minimum
8.6%
2009
CAGR
-1.9%
6 years
Last
11.2%
Previous
9.7%
Highest
18.6%
Lowest
8.6%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 11.2% | +15.5% |
| 2014 | 9.7% | +12.8% |
| 2009 | 8.6% | -33.8% |
| 1999 | 13.0% | -8.5% |
| 1994 | 14.2% | -23.7% |
| 1991 | 18.6% |
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 →