In Bolivia, the prevalence of underweight in children under 5 is now 3.4%, representing a decrease of 0.2% (-5.6%) since 2012.
Prevalence of underweight in children under 5 in Bolivia
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1983 to 2023
Points:
13,760
Measure:
%
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Bolivia Underweight children between 1988 and 2016
| Period | Underweight children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.4% | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 3.6% | -0.9% |
| 2008 | 4.5% | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 5.8% | -0.1% |
| 1998 | 5.9% | -6.5% |
| 1994 | 12.4% | +1.9% |
| 1992 | 10.5% | +0.3% |
| 1991 | 10.2% | +0.5% |
| 1990 | 9.7% | +1.1% |
| 1989 | 8.6% | -1.2% |
| 1988 | 9.8% |