Viet Nam—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #63 of 162
Latest Value
9.7%
2023
YoY Change
-4.9%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#63
of 162 countries
Maximum
40.7%
1988
Minimum
9.7%
2023
CAGR
-4.0%
27 years
Last
9.7%
Previous
10.2%
Highest
40.7%
Lowest
9.7%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9.7% | -4.9% |
| 2022 | 10.2% | -12.1% |
| 2020 | 11.6% | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 12.2% | -4.7% |
| 2018 | 12.8% | -4.5% |
| 2017 | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| 2016 | 13.8% | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 14.1% | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 14.5% | -5.2% |
| 2013 | 15.3% | -5.6% |
| 2012 | 16.2% | -3.6% |
| 2011 | 16.8% | +43.6% |
| 2010 | 11.7% | -33.1% |
| 2009 | 17.5% | -14.6% |
| 2008 | 20.5% | -5.1% |
| 2007 | 21.6% | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 21.9% | -3.9% |
| 2005 | 22.8% | -3.4% |
| 2004 | 23.6% | -4.1% |
| 2003 | 24.6% | +5.6% |
| 2002 | 23.3% | -12.4% |
| 2000 | 26.6% | -14.5% |
| 1999 | 31.1% | -13.1% |
| 1998 | 35.8% | -11.8% |
| 1994 | 40.6% | +10.9% |
| 1993 | 36.6% | -10.1% |
| 1988 | 40.7% |
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 →