The prevalence of underweight in children under 5 in Bhutan has dropped to 8.7%, which is a decrease of 4% (-31.5%) since 2010.
Prevalence of underweight in children under 5 in Bhutan
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1983 to 2024
Points:
13,975
Measure:
%
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Bhutan Underweight children between 1987 and 2023
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8.7% | -4% |
| 2010 | 12.7% | +2.3% |
| 2008 | 10.4% | -3.5% |
| 1999 | 13.9% | -20.1% |
| 1987 | 34% |