Senegal—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #32 of 162Updated April 2026
Latest Value
16.2%
2023
YoY Change
+12.5%
2019 → 2023
Global Rank
#32
of 162 countries
Maximum
20.4%
1991
Minimum
12.8%
2014
CAGR
-0.1%
16 years
Last
16.2%
Previous
14.4%
Highest
20.4%
Lowest
12.8%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Senegal's child underweight (<5 years, %) was 16.2% in 2023, ranking #32 out of 162 countries. This represents a +12.5% change from 2019. Over the past 16 years, the highest recorded value was 20.4% (1991) and the lowest was 12.8% (2014). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16.2% | +12.5% |
| 2019 | 14.4% | -4.6% |
| 2018 | 15.1% | +4.9% |
| 2017 | 14.4% | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 13.8% | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 14.0% | +9.4% |
| 2014 | 12.8% | -13.5% |
| 2013 | 14.8% | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 14.4% | -21.7% |
| 2011 | 18.4% | +26.9% |
| 2005 | 14.5% | -18.5% |
| 2000 | 17.8% | -3.8% |
| 1996 | 18.5% | -2.6% |
| 1993 | 19.0% | -6.9% |
| 1991 | 20.4% | +20.7% |
| 1986 | 16.9% |
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