Philippines—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #30 of 162
Latest Value
16.7%
2021
YoY Change
-11.6%
2019 → 2021
Global Rank
#30
of 162 countries
Maximum
29.9%
1990
Minimum
16.7%
2021
CAGR
-1.6%
13 years
Last
16.7%
Previous
18.9%
Highest
29.9%
Lowest
16.7%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16.7% | -11.6% |
| 2019 | 18.9% | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 19.0% | -11.2% |
| 2015 | 21.4% | +7.5% |
| 2013 | 19.9% | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 20.2% | -1.9% |
| 2008 | 20.6% | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 20.8% | -26.5% |
| 1998 | 28.3% | +7.6% |
| 1993 | 26.3% | -11.7% |
| 1992 | 29.8% | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 29.9% | +2.0% |
| 1987 | 29.3% |
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 →