Senegal - Prevalence of Underweight
Since 2014, Senegal Prevalence of Underweight jumped by 0.8points year on year. In 2019, the country was number 25 among other countries in Prevalence of Underweight at 13.3 Percent of Children Under 5. Senegal is overtaken by Malaysia, which was number 24 at 13.7 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Ivory Coast at 12.8 Percent of Children Under 5. Niger lead the ranking with 36.9 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2019, a fall of 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 witnessed the worst performance at -11.6points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 13.30 |
| 2018 | |
| 2017 | 14.40 |
| 2016 | 13.80 |
| 2015 | 16.10 |
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How does Senegal 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 | |
| 24 |
#24
Malaysia
|
13.70 % | 2016 | +10.5 % | NA | View data | |
| 25 |
#25
Senegal
|
13.30 % | 2019 | NA | +0.8 % | View data | |
| 26 |
#26
Ivory Coast
|
12.80 % | 2016 | NA | NA | View data | |