Kenya - Prevalence of Underweight
Since 2009, Kenya Prevalence of Underweight decreased by 7.7points year on year. In 2014, the country was number 33 comparing other countries in Prevalence of Underweight at 11 Percent of Children Under 5. Niger lead 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 witnessed the worst performance at -11.6points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 11.00 |
| 2013 | |
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How does Kenya 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 | |
| 33 |
#33
Cameroon
|
11.00 % | 2018 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 33 |
#33
Kenya
|
11.00 % | 2014 | NA | -7.7 % | View data | |
| 35 |
#35
Lesotho
|
10.50 % | 2018 | NA | NA | View data | |