Sao Tome and Principe - Prevalence of Underweight
In 2014, the country was ranked number 39 among other countries in Prevalence of Underweight at 8.8 Percent of Children Under 5. Sao Tome and Principe is overtaken by Rwanda, which was ranked number 38 at 8.9 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Guyana with 8.5 Percent of Children Under 5. Niger ranked the highest with 36.9 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2019, 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 was the worst growing country at -11.6points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
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| 2014 | 8.80 |
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How does Sao Tome and Principe rank in Prevalence of Underweight?
| # | 61 Countries | Percent of Children Under 5 | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Niger
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36.90 % | 2019 | -1.6 % | +1.3 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
India
|
33.40 % | 2017 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 38 |
#38
Rwanda
|
8.90 % | 2015 | NA | -5.3 % | View data | |
| 39 |
#39
Sao Tome and Principe
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8.80 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 40 |
#40
Guyana
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8.50 % | 2014 | NA | -5.2 % | View data | |