Peru - Prevalence of Underweight
Since 2014, Peru Prevalence of Underweight was down by 4.1points year on year. In 2019, the country was ranked number 53 among other countries in Prevalence of Underweight with 2.6 Percent of Children Under 5. Niger lead the ranking with 36.9 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2019, that is a decrease of 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 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 2.60 |
| 2018 | 2.60 |
| 2017 | 3.20 |
| 2016 | 3.20 |
| 2015 | 3.40 |
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How does Peru 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 | |
| 53 |
#53
Armenia
|
2.60 % | 2016 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 53 |
#53
Peru
|
2.60 % | 2019 | +0.0 % | -4.1 % | View data | |
| 55 |
#55
Jamaica
|
2.30 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |