Rwanda—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #70 of 162
Latest Value
7.7%
2020
YoY Change
-37.4%
2018 → 2020
Global Rank
#70
of 162 countries
Maximum
24.2%
1992
Minimum
7.7%
2020
CAGR
-4.0%
10 years
Last
7.7%
Previous
12.3%
Highest
24.2%
Lowest
7.7%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7.7% | -37.4% |
| 2018 | 12.3% | +28.1% |
| 2015 | 9.6% | -11.9% |
| 2012 | 10.9% | -6.8% |
| 2010 | 11.7% | -18.2% |
| 2009 | 14.3% | -20.1% |
| 2005 | 17.9% | -11.8% |
| 2000 | 20.3% | -10.2% |
| 1996 | 22.6% | -6.6% |
| 1992 | 24.2% |
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 →