Guinea-Bissau - Prevalence of Underweight
With 17 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2014, the country was ranked number 17 comparing other countries in Prevalence of Underweight. Guinea-Bissau is overtaken by Myanmar, which was number 16 at 18.5 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Benin with 16.8 Percent of Children Under 5. Niger topped the ranking 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 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 |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 17.00 |
| 2013 | |
| 2012 | |
| 2011 | |
| 2010 | 18.10 |
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How does Guinea-Bissau 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 | |
| 16 |
#16
Myanmar
|
18.50 % | 2016 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 17 |
#17
Guinea-Bissau
|
17.00 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 18 |
#18
Benin
|
16.80 % | 2018 | NA | NA | View data | |