Uruguay—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #134 of 162
Latest Value
1.8%
2018
YoY Change
-45.5%
2016 → 2018
Global Rank
#134
of 162 countries
Maximum
6.5%
1987
Minimum
1.1%
2013
CAGR
-4.1%
10 years
Last
1.8%
Previous
3.3%
Highest
6.5%
Lowest
1.1%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1.8% | -45.5% |
| 2016 | 3.3% | +200.0% |
| 2013 | 1.1% | -71.8% |
| 2011 | 3.9% | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3.9% | -35.0% |
| 2004 | 6.0% | +20.0% |
| 2003 | 5.0% | -7.4% |
| 2002 | 5.4% | +14.9% |
| 1999 | 4.7% | -27.7% |
| 1987 | 6.5% |
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 →