Guatemala—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #41 of 162Updated April 2026
Latest Value
14.4%
2021
YoY Change
+16.1%
2015 → 2021
Global Rank
#41
of 162 countries
Maximum
27.8%
1987
Minimum
12.4%
2015
CAGR
-1.9%
8 years
Last
14.4%
Previous
12.4%
Highest
27.8%
Lowest
12.4%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Guatemala's child underweight (<5 years, %) was 14.4% in 2021, ranking #41 out of 162 countries. This represents a +16.1% change from 2015. Over the past 8 years, the highest recorded value was 27.8% (1987) and the lowest was 12.4% (2015). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14.4% | +16.1% |
| 2015 | 12.4% | -12.1% |
| 2009 | 14.1% | -22.5% |
| 2002 | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 2000 | 18.8% | -7.4% |
| 1999 | 20.3% | -6.5% |
| 1995 | 21.7% | -21.9% |
| 1987 | 27.8% |
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