Nigeria - Prevalence of Underweight
Since 2014, Nigeria Prevalence of Underweight jumped by 2.5points year on year. In 2019, the country was number 8 among other countries in Prevalence of Underweight at 23.3 Percent of Children Under 5. Nigeria is overtaken by Cambodia, which was ranked number 7 at 23.9 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Bangladesh at 21.9 Percent of Children Under 5. Niger topped the ranking with 36.9 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2019, that is a fall of 1.6points versus 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 witnessed the worst performance at -11.6points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 23.30 |
| 2018 | 21.80 |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 | 31.50 |
| 2015 | 19.50 |
How does Nigeria 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 | |
| 7 |
#7
Cambodia
|
23.90 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 8 |
#8
Nigeria
|
23.30 % | 2019 | +6.9 % | +2.5 % | View data | |
| 9 |
#9
Bangladesh
|
21.90 % | 2018 | NA | -9.0 % | View data | |