Kazakhstan—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #131 of 162Updated April 2026
Latest Value
2.0%
2015
YoY Change
-45.9%
2010 → 2015
Global Rank
#131
of 162 countries
Maximum
6.7%
1995
Minimum
2.0%
2015
CAGR
-5.9%
5 years
Last
2.0%
Previous
3.7%
Highest
6.7%
Lowest
2.0%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Kazakhstan's child underweight (<5 years, %) was 2.0% in 2015, ranking #131 out of 162 countries. This represents a -45.9% change from 2010. Over the past 5 years, the highest recorded value was 6.7% (1995) and the lowest was 2.0% (2015). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2.0% | -45.9% |
| 2010 | 3.7% | -24.5% |
| 2006 | 4.9% | +28.9% |
| 1999 | 3.8% | -43.3% |
| 1995 | 6.7% |
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