Lesotho - Prevalence of Underweight
With 10.5 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2018, the country was number 35 among other countries in Prevalence of Underweight. Niger lead the ranking with 36.9 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2019, a decrease 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 witnessed the worst performance at -11.6points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 10.50 |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 | |
| 2015 | |
| 2014 | 10.50 |
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How does Lesotho 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
Kenya
|
11.00 % | 2014 | NA | -7.7 % | View data | |
| 35 |
#35
Lesotho
|
10.50 % | 2018 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 36 |
#36
Zimbabwe
|
9.70 % | 2019 | NA | -2.8 % | View data | |