Yemen, Rep.—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #1 of 162
Latest Value
40.7%
2022
YoY Change
+28.8%
2021 → 2022
Global Rank
#1
of 162 countries
Maximum
45.3%
2003
Minimum
29.9%
1991
CAGR
+1.0%
9 years
Last
40.7%
Previous
31.6%
Highest
45.3%
Lowest
29.9%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 40.7% | +28.8% |
| 2021 | 31.6% | -20.8% |
| 2013 | 39.9% | +12.4% |
| 2011 | 35.5% | -3.3% |
| 2005 | 36.7% | -19.0% |
| 2003 | 45.3% | +5.3% |
| 1997 | 43.0% | +25.7% |
| 1996 | 34.2% | +14.4% |
| 1991 | 29.9% |
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 →