Egypt - Prevalence of Underweight
In 2014, the country was ranked number 41 comparing other countries in Prevalence of Underweight at 7 Percent of Children Under 5. Egypt is overtaken by Guyana, which was number 40 with 8.5 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Thailand at 6.7 Percent of Children Under 5. Niger lead the ranking with 36.9 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2019, -1.6points compared to 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 witnessed the worst performance at -11.6points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 7.00 |
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How does Egypt 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 | |
| 40 |
#40
Guyana
|
8.50 % | 2014 | NA | -5.2 % | View data | |
| 41 |
#41
Egypt
|
7.00 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 42 |
#42
Thailand
|
6.70 % | 2016 | NA | NA | View data | |