In Costa Rica, the prevalence of underweight in children under 5 currently stands at 2.9%, reflecting an increase of 2% (222.2%) since 2008.
Prevalence of underweight in children under 5 in Costa Rica
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1983 to 2023
Points:
13,760
Measure:
%
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Underweight children
Costa Rica Underweight children between 1989 and 2018
| Period | Underweight children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2.9% | +2% |
| 2008 | 0.9% | -2.9% |
| 1996 | 3.8% | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 1993 | 2% | 0% |
| 1992 | 2% | -0.2% |
| 1991 | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 2.5% | +0.1% |
| 1989 | 2.4% |