Ghana - Prevalence of Overweight in Women (Weight for Height)
In 2014, the country was number 9 comparing other countries in Prevalence of Overweight in Women (Weight for Height) at 1.6 Percent of Children Under 5. Ghana is overtaken by Cambodia, which was number 8 at 1.8 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Nigeria with 1.6 Percent of Children Under 5. Chile lead the ranking with 8.7 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2014, a decrease of 8.4points compared to 2013. Kuwait, Guatemala and Ethiopia respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Senegal recorded the best 5 years average growth at +22.7points per year, while Chad was the worst growing country at -1.4points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1.60 |
| 2013 | |
| 2012 | |
| 2011 | 2.50 |
| 2010 |
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How does Ghana rank in Prevalence of Overweight in Women (Weight for Height)?
| # | 11 Countries | Percent of Children Under 5 | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Chile
|
8.70 % | 2014 | -8.4 % | NA | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Kuwait
|
8.60 % | 2014 | +13.2 % | +1.5 % | View data | |
| 8 |
#8
Cambodia
|
1.80 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 9 |
#9
Ghana
|
1.60 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 10 |
#10
Nigeria
|
1.60 % | 2019 | -11.1 % | -1.2 % | View data | |