Syrian Arab Republic—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #60 of 162Updated April 2026
Latest Value
10.4%
2010
YoY Change
+4.0%
2006 → 2010
Global Rank
#60
of 162 countries
Maximum
11.5%
1993
Minimum
6.0%
2000
CAGR
-0.6%
6 years
Last
10.4%
Previous
10.0%
Highest
11.5%
Lowest
6.0%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Syrian Arab Republic's child underweight (<5 years, %) was 10.4% in 2010, ranking #60 out of 162 countries. This represents a +4.0% change from 2006. Over the past 6 years, the highest recorded value was 11.5% (1993) and the lowest was 6.0% (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.4% | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 10.0% | -13.0% |
| 2001 | 11.5% | +91.7% |
| 2000 | 6.0% | -46.9% |
| 1995 | 11.3% | -1.7% |
| 1993 | 11.5% |
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