Nigeria - Prevalence of Overweight in Women (Weight for Height)
Since 2014, Nigeria Prevalence of Overweight in Women (Weight for Height) was down by 1.2points year on year. With 1.6 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2019, the country was ranked number 10 comparing other countries in Prevalence of Overweight in Women (Weight for Height). Nigeria is overtaken by Ghana, which was ranked number 9 at 1.6 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Bangladesh at 1.5 Percent of Children Under 5. Chile ranked the highest with 8.7 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2014, that is a fall of 8.4points compared to 2013. Kuwait, Guatemala and Ethiopia respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Senegal recorded the best 5 years average growth at +22.7points per year, while Chad recorded the worst performance at -1.4points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1.60 |
| 2018 | 1.80 |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 | 1.30 |
| 2015 | 1.30 |
How does Nigeria rank in Prevalence of Overweight in Women (Weight for Height)?
| # | 11 Countries | Percent of Children Under 5 | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Chile
|
8.70 % | 2014 | -8.4 % | NA | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Kuwait
|
8.60 % | 2014 | +13.2 % | +1.5 % | View data | |
| 9 |
#9
Ghana
|
1.60 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 10 |
#10
Nigeria
|
1.60 % | 2019 | -11.1 % | -1.2 % | View data | |
| 11 |
#11
Bangladesh
|
1.50 % | 2014 | -25.0 % | NA | View data | |