Zambia—Child Underweight (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #51 of 162Updated April 2026
Latest Value
11.8%
2018
YoY Change
-20.8%
2013 → 2018
Global Rank
#51
of 162 countries
Maximum
23.2%
2002
Minimum
11.8%
2018
CAGR
-2.2%
7 years
Last
11.8%
Previous
14.9%
Highest
23.2%
Lowest
11.8%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Zambia's child underweight (<5 years, %) was 11.8% in 2018, ranking #51 out of 162 countries. This represents a -20.8% change from 2013. Over the past 7 years, the highest recorded value was 23.2% (2002) and the lowest was 11.8% (2018). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 11.8% | -20.8% |
| 2013 | 14.9% | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 14.9% | -35.8% |
| 2002 | 23.2% | +22.8% |
| 1999 | 18.9% | -3.6% |
| 1996 | 19.6% | -7.5% |
| 1992 | 21.2% |
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