Thailand - Prevalence of Underweight
At 6.7 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2016, the country was number 42 among other countries in Prevalence of Underweight. Thailand is overtaken by Egypt, which was ranked number 41 with 7 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by South Africa at 5.9 Percent of Children Under 5. Niger ranked the highest 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 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 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 6.70 |
| 2015 | |
| 2014 | |
| 2013 | |
| 2012 | 9.20 |
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How does Thailand 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 | |
| 41 |
#41
Egypt
|
7.00 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 42 |
#42
Thailand
|
6.70 % | 2016 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 43 |
#43
South Africa
|
5.90 % | 2016 | NA | NA | View data | |