The prevalence of underweight in children under 5 in Burkina Faso is now 17.4%, marking a 4.7% (37.0%) increase compared to 2020.
Prevalence of underweight in children under 5 in Burkina Faso
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1983 to 2023
Points:
13,760
Measure:
%
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Underweight children
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intl dollar53
+intl dollar3
(2021)
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Burkina Faso Underweight children between 1993 and 2021
| Period | Underweight children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17.4% | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| 2019 | 16.4% | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 17.7% | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 16.2% | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 18.9% | -3.9% |
| 2015 | 22.8% | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 20% | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 20.9% | -3.4% |
| 2012 | 24.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 25.1% | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 26.2% | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 26% | -4.9% |
| 1999 | 30.9% | +2.2% |
| 1993 | 28.7% |