Saudi Arabia—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #102 of 162Updated April 2026
Latest Value
3.5%
2020
YoY Change
-12.5%
2019 → 2020
Global Rank
#102
of 162 countries
Maximum
13.5%
1994
Minimum
3.3%
2018
CAGR
-5.1%
8 years
Last
3.5%
Previous
4.0%
Highest
13.5%
Lowest
3.3%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Saudi Arabia's child underweight (<5 years, %) was 3.5% in 2020, ranking #102 out of 162 countries. This represents a -12.5% change from 2019. Over the past 8 years, the highest recorded value was 13.5% (1994) and the lowest was 3.3% (2018). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3.5% | -12.5% |
| 2019 | 4.0% | +21.2% |
| 2018 | 3.3% | -46.8% |
| 2017 | 6.2% | +34.8% |
| 2016 | 4.6% | -19.3% |
| 2015 | 5.7% | +7.5% |
| 2004 | 5.3% | -60.7% |
| 1994 | 13.5% |
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