Nigeria - Male Prevalence of Underweight
Since 2014, Nigeria Male Prevalence of Underweight rose 2.3points year on year. In 2019, the country was number 5 among other countries in Male Prevalence of Underweight with 24.8 Percent of Children Under 5. Nigeria is overtaken by Ethiopia, which was number 4 with 25.2 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Cambodia at 23.4 Percent of Children Under 5. Kuwait witnessed the best average annual growth at +11.8points per year, while Peru was the worst growing country at -4.5points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 24.80 |
| 2018 | 23.10 |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 | 33.10 |
| 2015 | 20.50 |
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How does Nigeria rank in Male Prevalence of Underweight?
| # | 15 Countries | Percent of Children Under 5 | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
India
|
36.90 % | 2015 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Bangladesh
|
32.30 % | 2014 | -3.3 % | NA | View data | |
| 4 |
#4
Ethiopia
|
25.20 % | 2016 | NA | -4.1 % | View data | |
| 5 |
#5
Nigeria
|
24.80 % | 2019 | +7.4 % | +2.3 % | View data | |
| 6 |
#6
Cambodia
|
23.40 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |