Myanmar - Prevalence of Underweight
In 2016, the country was ranked number 16 among other countries in Prevalence of Underweight at 18.5 Percent of Children Under 5. Myanmar is overtaken by Mali, which was number 15 at 18.6 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Guinea-Bissau with 17 Percent of Children Under 5. Niger ranked the highest with 36.9 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2019, that is 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 recorded the worst performance at -11.6points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 18.50 |
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How does Myanmar 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 | |
| 15 |
#15
Mali
|
18.60 % | 2018 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 16 |
#16
Myanmar
|
18.50 % | 2016 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 17 |
#17
Guinea-Bissau
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17.00 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |