Australia—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #155 of 162Updated April 2026
Latest Value
0.5%
2007
Global Rank
#155
of 162 countries
Maximum
0.5%
2007
Minimum
0.0%
1995
Last
0.5%
Previous
0.0%
Highest
0.5%
Lowest
0.0%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Australia's child underweight (<5 years, %) was 0.5% in 2007, ranking #155 out of 162 countries. Over the past 2 years, the highest recorded value was 0.5% (2007) and the lowest was 0.0% (1995). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0.5% | |
| 1995 | 0.0% |
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