Peru - Male Prevalence of Underweight

Since 2014, Peru Male Prevalence of Underweight decreased by 4.5points year on year. At 2.7 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2019, the country was ranked number 14 comparing other countries in Male Prevalence of Underweight. Peru is overtaken by Kuwait, which was ranked number 13 at 3.5 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Chile at 0.6 Percent of Children Under 5. Bangladesh, Chad and Ethiopia respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Kuwait witnessed the best average annual growth at +11.8points per year, while Peru witnessed the worst performance at -4.5points per year.

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Date Percent of Children Under 5
2019 2.70
2018 2.60
2017 3.60
2016 3.30
2015 3.50
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How does Peru 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
13 #13
Kuwait
3.50 % 2014 +12.9 % +11.8 % View data
14 #14
Peru
2.70 % 2019 +3.9 % -4.5 % View data
15 #15
Chile
0.60 % 2014 +0.0 % NA View data
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