Nigeria - Prevalence of Overweight for Boys
Since 2014, Nigeria Prevalence of Overweight for Boys grew 3.1points year on year. In 2019, the country was ranked number 10 among other countries in Prevalence of Overweight for Boys at 2.1 Percent of Children Under 5. Nigeria is overtaken by Senegal, which was ranked number 9 with 2.7 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Togo with 1.8 Percent of Children Under 5. Chile, Kuwait and Guatemala respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Ethiopia recorded the best 5 years average growth at +14.1points per year, while Kuwait witnessed the worst performance at -2.3points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 2.10 |
| 2018 | 2.30 |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 | 1.70 |
| 2015 | 1.80 |
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How does Nigeria rank in Prevalence of Overweight for Boys?
| # | 12 Countries | Percent of Children Under 5 | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Egypt
|
16.40 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Chile
|
10.00 % | 2014 | -6.5 % | NA | View data | |
| 9 |
#9
Senegal
|
2.70 % | 2019 | NA | +9.7 % | View data | |
| 10 |
#10
Nigeria
|
2.10 % | 2019 | -8.7 % | +3.1 % | View data | |
| 11 |
#11
Togo
|
1.80 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |