Philippines - Prevalence of Underweight
Since 2013, Philippines Prevalence of Underweight decreased by 0.8points year on year. With 19.1 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2018, the country was number 13 comparing other countries in Prevalence of Underweight. Philippines is overtaken by Mauritania, which was ranked number 12 at 19.2 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Angola with 19 Percent of Children Under 5. Niger lead the ranking with 36.9 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2019, -1.6points compared to 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 recorded the worst performance at -11.6points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 19.10 |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 | |
| 2015 | 21.40 |
| 2014 |
How does Philippines 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 | |
| 12 |
#12
Mauritania
|
19.20 % | 2018 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 13 |
#13
Philippines
|
19.10 % | 2018 | NA | -0.8 % | View data | |
| 14 |
#14
Angola
|
19.00 % | 2015 | NA | NA | View data | |