Peru—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #118 of 162
Latest Value
2.7%
2023
YoY Change
+12.5%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#118
of 162 countries
Maximum
8.8%
1991
Minimum
2.1%
2021
CAGR
-3.6%
24 years
Last
2.7%
Previous
2.4%
Highest
8.8%
Lowest
2.1%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.7% | +12.5% |
| 2022 | 2.4% | +14.3% |
| 2021 | 2.1% | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 2.2% | -33.3% |
| 2019 | 3.3% | +26.9% |
| 2018 | 2.6% | -18.8% |
| 2017 | 3.2% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 3.2% | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 3.4% | +6.2% |
| 2014 | 3.2% | -11.1% |
| 2013 | 3.6% | +5.9% |
| 2012 | 3.4% | -19.0% |
| 2011 | 4.2% | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 4.3% | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 4.3% | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 4.3% | -20.4% |
| 2005 | 5.4% | -10.0% |
| 2001 | 6.0% | +15.4% |
| 2000 | 5.2% | -33.3% |
| 1999 | 7.8% | +23.8% |
| 1998 | 6.3% | -17.1% |
| 1997 | 7.6% | +33.3% |
| 1996 | 5.7% | -35.2% |
| 1991 | 8.8% |
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 →