Guinea - Prevalence of Underweight
In 2018, the country was ranked number 20 among other countries in Prevalence of Underweight at 16.3 Percent of Children Under 5. Guinea is overtaken by Burkina Faso, which was ranked number 19 with 16.7 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Solomon Islands with 16.2 Percent of Children Under 5. Niger lead the ranking with 36.9 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2019, that is a decrease of 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 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 16.30 |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 | 18.30 |
| 2015 | |
| 2014 |
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How does Guinea 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 | |
| 19 |
#19
Burkina Faso
|
16.70 % | 2019 | -5.7 % | -3.5 % | View data | |
| 20 |
#20
Guinea
|
16.30 % | 2018 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 21 |
#21
Solomon Islands
|
16.20 % | 2015 | NA | NA | View data | |