West Bank and Gaza—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #129 of 162Updated April 2026
Latest Value
2.1%
2020
YoY Change
+50.0%
2014 → 2020
Global Rank
#129
of 162 countries
Maximum
3.7%
2010
Minimum
1.4%
2014
CAGR
-0.7%
8 years
Last
2.1%
Previous
1.4%
Highest
3.7%
Lowest
1.4%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
West Bank and Gaza's child underweight (<5 years, %) was 2.1% in 2020, ranking #129 out of 162 countries. This represents a +50.0% change from 2014. Over the past 8 years, the highest recorded value was 3.7% (2010) and the lowest was 1.4% (2014). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2.1% | +50.0% |
| 2014 | 1.4% | -62.2% |
| 2010 | 3.7% | +42.3% |
| 2006 | 2.6% | -21.2% |
| 2004 | 3.3% | +37.5% |
| 2002 | 2.4% | +9.1% |
| 2000 | 2.2% | -12.0% |
| 1996 | 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