Ecuador - Prevalence of Underweight
In 2014, the country was number 45 comparing other countries in Prevalence of Underweight with 5.1 Percent of Children Under 5. Ecuador is overtaken by Swaziland, which was number 44 with 5.8 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by El Salvador with 5 Percent of Children Under 5. Niger topped the ranking with 36.9 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2019, a decrease of 1.6points versus 2018. India, Sudan and Chad respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Kuwait recorded the best 5 years average growth at +12points per year, while Kazakhstan recorded the worst performance at -11.6points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 5.10 |
| 2013 | |
| 2012 | 6.40 |
| 2011 | |
| 2010 |
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How does Ecuador 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 | |
| 44 |
#44
Swaziland
|
5.80 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 45 |
#45
Ecuador
|
5.10 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 46 |
#46
El Salvador
|
5.00 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |