Albania—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #140 of 162Updated April 2026
Latest Value
1.5%
2017
YoY Change
-76.2%
2009 → 2017
Global Rank
#140
of 162 countries
Maximum
6.6%
2005
Minimum
1.5%
2017
CAGR
-11.6%
3 years
Last
1.5%
Previous
6.3%
Highest
6.6%
Lowest
1.5%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Albania's child underweight (<5 years, %) was 1.5% in 2017, ranking #140 out of 162 countries. This represents a -76.2% change from 2009. Over the past 3 years, the highest recorded value was 6.6% (2005) and the lowest was 1.5% (2017). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1.5% | -76.2% |
| 2009 | 6.3% | -4.5% |
| 2005 | 6.6% |
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