Nigeria - Female Prevalence of Underweight
Since 2014, Nigeria Female Prevalence of Underweight jumped by 2.8points year on year. In 2019, the country was number 6 among other countries in Female Prevalence of Underweight at 21.8 Percent of Children Under 5. Nigeria is overtaken by Ethiopia, which was ranked number 5 with 21.9 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Togo with 15.2 Percent of Children Under 5. Bangladesh, Chad and Cambodia respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Kuwait recorded the best 5 years average growth at +11.6points per year, while Ethiopia was the worst growing country at -4.3points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 21.80 |
| 2018 | 20.40 |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 | 29.90 |
| 2015 | 18.50 |
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How does Nigeria rank in Female Prevalence of Underweight?
| # | 14 Countries | Percent of Children Under 5 | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
India
|
35.60 % | 2015 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Bangladesh
|
33.50 % | 2014 | -9.2 % | NA | View data | |
| 5 |
#5
Ethiopia
|
21.90 % | 2016 | NA | -4.3 % | View data | |
| 6 |
#6
Nigeria
|
21.80 % | 2019 | +6.9 % | +2.8 % | View data | |
| 7 |
#7
Togo
|
15.20 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |