Mexico - Prevalence of Underweight
With 4.2 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2016, the country was number 48 among other countries in Prevalence of Underweight. Mexico is overtaken by Belize, which was number 47 with 4.6 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Bolivia with 3.4 Percent of Children Under 5. Niger lead the ranking with 36.9 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2019, -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 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 4.20 |
| 2015 | 3.90 |
| 2014 | |
| 2013 | |
| 2012 | 2.80 |
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How does Mexico 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 | |
| 47 |
#47
Belize
|
4.60 % | 2015 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 48 |
#48
Mexico
|
4.20 % | 2016 | +7.7 % | NA | View data | |
| 49 |
#49
Bolivia
|
3.40 % | 2016 | NA | NA | View data | |