United States—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #158 of 162
Latest Value
0.4%
2018
YoY Change
-71.4%
2016 → 2018
Global Rank
#158
of 162 countries
Maximum
1.4%
2016
Minimum
0.4%
2018
CAGR
-2.5%
11 years
Last
0.4%
Previous
1.4%
Highest
1.4%
Lowest
0.4%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0.4% | -71.4% |
| 2016 | 1.4% | +100.0% |
| 2014 | 0.7% | +40.0% |
| 2012 | 0.5% | -50.0% |
| 2010 | 1.0% | +42.9% |
| 2008 | 0.7% | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.7% | -46.2% |
| 2004 | 1.3% | +62.5% |
| 2002 | 0.8% | -27.3% |
| 2000 | 1.1% | +37.5% |
| 1991 | 0.8% |
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 →