Guyana - Prevalence of Underweight
Since 2009, Guyana Prevalence of Underweight decreased by 5.2points year on year. In 2014, the country was ranked number 40 comparing other countries in Prevalence of Underweight at 8.5 Percent of Children Under 5. Guyana is overtaken by Sao Tome and Principe, which was ranked number 39 at 8.8 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Egypt with 7 Percent of Children Under 5. Niger topped the ranking with 36.9 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2019, 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 recorded the worst performance at -11.6points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 8.50 |
| 2013 | |
| 2012 | |
| 2011 | |
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How does Guyana 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 | |
| 39 |
#39
Sao Tome and Principe
|
8.80 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 40 |
#40
Guyana
|
8.50 % | 2014 | NA | -5.2 % | View data | |
| 41 |
#41
Egypt
|
7.00 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |