Nepal - Prevalence of Underweight
Since 2011, Nepal Prevalence of Underweight decreased by 1.3points year on year. In 2016, the country was number 5 among other countries in Prevalence of Underweight at 27.2 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 versus 2018. 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 | 27.20 |
| 2015 | |
| 2014 | 30.10 |
| 2013 | |
| 2012 |
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How does Nepal 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 | |
| 5 |
#5
Burundi
|
27.20 % | 2019 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 5 |
#5
Nepal
|
27.20 % | 2016 | NA | -1.3 % | View data | |
| 7 |
#7
Cambodia
|
23.90 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |