India - Prevalence of Underweight
In 2017, the country was ranked number 2 comparing other countries in Prevalence of Underweight with 33.4 Percent of Children Under 5. Niger ranked the highest with 36.9 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2019, a fall of 1.6points compared to 2018. Kuwait witnessed the best average annual growth at +12points per year, while Kazakhstan was the worst growing country at -11.6points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 33.40 |
| 2016 | |
| 2015 | 36.30 |
| 2014 | 29.40 |
| 2013 |
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How does India 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 |
| 3 |
#3
Sudan
|
33.00 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data |
| 4 |
#4
Chad
|
29.40 % | 2015 | NA | -0.6 % | View data |
| 5 |
#5
Burundi
|
27.20 % | 2019 | NA | NA | View data |