Paraguay - Prevalence of Underweight
At 1.3 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2016, the country was number 60 among other countries in Prevalence of Underweight. Paraguay is overtaken by Palestine, which was number 59 with 1.4 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Chile at 0.5 Percent of Children Under 5. Niger lead the ranking with 36.9 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2019, -1.6points versus 2018. India, Sudan and Chad respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Kuwait witnessed the best average annual 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 | 1.30 |
| 2015 | |
| 2014 | |
| 2013 | |
| 2012 | 2.60 |
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How does Paraguay 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 | |
| 59 |
#59
Palestine
|
1.40 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 60 |
#60
Paraguay
|
1.30 % | 2016 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 61 |
#61
Chile
|
0.50 % | 2014 | +0.0 % | NA | View data | |