Burkina Faso - Prevalence of Underweight
Since 2014, Burkina Faso Prevalence of Underweight fell by 3.5points year on year. With 16.7 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2019, the country was number 19 among other countries in Prevalence of Underweight. Burkina Faso is overtaken by Benin, which was ranked number 18 at 16.8 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Guinea at 16.3 Percent of Children Under 5. Niger ranked the highest with 36.9 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2019, a decrease of 1.6points compared to 2018. India, Sudan and Chad respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Kuwait witnessed the best average annual growth at +12points per year, while Kazakhstan witnessed the worst performance at -11.6points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 16.70 |
| 2018 | 17.70 |
| 2017 | 16.20 |
| 2016 | 18.90 |
| 2015 |
How does Burkina Faso rank in Prevalence of Underweight?
| # | 61 Countries | Percent of Children Under 5 | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Niger
|
36.90 % | 2019 | -1.6 % | +1.3 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
India
|
33.40 % | 2017 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 18 |
#18
Benin
|
16.80 % | 2018 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 19 |
#19
Burkina Faso
|
16.70 % | 2019 | -5.7 % | -3.5 % | View data | |
| 20 |
#20
Guinea
|
16.30 % | 2018 | NA | NA | View data | |