Ghana - Prevalence of Underweight
At 12.6 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2017, the country was ranked number 27 among other countries in Prevalence of Underweight. Ghana is overtaken by Ivory Coast, which was number 26 with 12.8 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Guatemala with 12.4 Percent of Children Under 5. Niger ranked the highest with 36.9 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2019, that is 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 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 12.60 |
| 2016 | |
| 2015 | |
| 2014 | 11.20 |
| 2013 |
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How does Ghana 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 | |
| 26 |
#26
Ivory Coast
|
12.80 % | 2016 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 27 |
#27
Ghana
|
12.60 % | 2017 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 28 |
#28
Guatemala
|
12.40 % | 2015 | NA | NA | View data | |