Central African Republic—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #23 of 162Updated May 2026
Latest Value
18.4%
2022
YoY Change
-10.2%
2019 → 2022
Global Rank
#23
of 162 countries
Maximum
26.1%
2006
Minimum
18.4%
2022
CAGR
-0.9%
9 years
Last
18.4%
Previous
20.5%
Highest
26.1%
Lowest
18.4%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Central African Republic's child underweight (<5 years, %) was 18.4% in 2022, ranking #23 out of 162 countries. This represents a -10.2% change from 2019. Over the past 9 years, the highest recorded value was 26.1% (2006) and the lowest was 18.4% (2022). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 18.4% | -10.2% |
| 2019 | 20.5% | +4.1% |
| 2018 | 19.7% | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 20.0% | -18.4% |
| 2012 | 24.5% | +4.3% |
| 2010 | 23.5% | -10.0% |
| 2006 | 26.1% | +22.5% |
| 2000 | 21.3% | -10.1% |
| 1994 | 23.7% |
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