Peru - Female Prevalence of Underweight
Since 2014, Peru Female Prevalence of Underweight decreased by 2.8points year on year. With 2.6 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2019, the country was number 12 among other countries in Female Prevalence of Underweight. Peru is overtaken by Zimbabwe, which was ranked number 11 with 9 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Kuwait with 2.6 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 witnessed the worst performance at -4.3points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 2.60 |
| 2018 | 2.70 |
| 2017 | 2.80 |
| 2016 | 3.00 |
| 2015 | 3.20 |
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How does Peru 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 | |
| 11 |
#11
Zimbabwe
|
9.00 % | 2019 | NA | -1.7 % | View data | |
| 12 |
#12
Peru
|
2.60 % | 2019 | -3.7 % | -2.8 % | View data | |
| 13 |
#13
Kuwait
|
2.60 % | 2014 | -13.3 % | +11.6 % | View data | |