Japan—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #105 of 162Updated April 2026
Latest Value
3.4%
2010
YoY Change
+36.0%
2000 → 2010
Global Rank
#105
of 162 countries
Maximum
3.4%
2010
Minimum
2.5%
1990
CAGR
+1.5%
3 years
Last
3.4%
Previous
2.5%
Highest
3.4%
Lowest
2.5%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Japan's child underweight (<5 years, %) was 3.4% in 2010, ranking #105 out of 162 countries. This represents a +36.0% change from 2000. Over the past 3 years, the highest recorded value was 3.4% (2010) and the lowest was 2.5% (1990). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.4% | +36.0% |
| 2000 | 2.5% | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 2.5% |
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