Jamaica - Prevalence of Underweight
With 2.3 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2014, the country was number 55 comparing other countries in Prevalence of Underweight. Niger topped the ranking with 36.9 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2019, 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 was the worst growing country at -11.6points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 2.30 |
| 2013 | |
| 2012 | 2.50 |
| 2011 | |
| 2010 | 3.20 |
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How does Jamaica 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 | |
| 53 |
#53
Peru
|
2.60 % | 2019 | +0.0 % | -4.1 % | View data | |
| 55 |
#55
Jamaica
|
2.30 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 56 |
#56
Kazakhstan
|
2.00 % | 2015 | NA | -11.6 % | View data | |