Malaysia - Prevalence of Underweight
With 13.7 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2016, the country was ranked number 24 comparing other countries in Prevalence of Underweight. Malaysia is overtaken by Tanzania, which was ranked number 23 at 14.6 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Senegal at 13.3 Percent of Children Under 5. 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 witnessed the worst performance at -11.6points per year.
Loading...
| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 13.70 |
| 2015 | 12.40 |
| 2014 | |
| 2013 | |
| 2012 |
Download all data from 1990 to 2016
How does Malaysia 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 | |
| 23 |
#23
Tanzania
|
14.60 % | 2018 | NA | +2.2 % | View data | |
| 24 |
#24
Malaysia
|
13.70 % | 2016 | +10.5 % | NA | View data | |
| 25 |
#25
Senegal
|
13.30 % | 2019 | NA | +0.8 % | View data | |