Uganda - Prevalence of Underweight
Since 2014, Uganda Prevalence of Underweight fell by 4.1points year on year. In 2019, the country was number 37 among other countries in Prevalence of Underweight at 9.5 Percent of Children Under 5. Uganda is overtaken by Zimbabwe, which was ranked number 36 with 9.7 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Rwanda with 8.9 Percent of Children Under 5. Niger lead the ranking with 36.9 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2019, that is a fall of 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 recorded the worst performance at -11.6points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 9.50 |
| 2018 | 9.80 |
| 2017 | 10.20 |
| 2016 | 10.40 |
| 2015 |
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How does Uganda 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 | |
| 36 |
#36
Zimbabwe
|
9.70 % | 2019 | NA | -2.8 % | View data | |
| 37 |
#37
Uganda
|
9.50 % | 2019 | -3.1 % | -4.1 % | View data | |
| 38 |
#38
Rwanda
|
8.90 % | 2015 | NA | -5.3 % | View data | |