Guatemala - Prevalence of Underweight
In 2015, the country was ranked number 28 comparing other countries in Prevalence of Underweight at 12.4 Percent of Children Under 5. Guatemala is overtaken by Ghana, which was number 27 with 12.6 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Republic of the Congo with 12.3 Percent of Children Under 5. Niger lead the ranking with 36.9 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2019, that is a fall of 1.6points versus 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 |
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| 2015 | 12.40 |
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How does Guatemala 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 | |
| 27 |
#27
Ghana
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12.60 % | 2017 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 28 |
#28
Guatemala
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12.40 % | 2015 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 29 |
#29
Republic of the Congo
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12.30 % | 2015 | NA | NA | View data | |