In India, the current prevalence of underweight in children under 5 is 31.5%, which reflects a decrease of 1.9% (-5.7%) compared to 2017.
Prevalence of underweight in children under 5 in India
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1983 to 2023
Points:
13,760
Measure:
%
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Underweight children
India Underweight children between 1989 and 2020
| Period | Underweight children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 31.5% | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 33.4% | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 36.3% | +6.9% |
| 2014 | 29.4% | -14.1% |
| 2006 | 43.5% | -1.8% |
| 1999 | 45.3% | +6.9% |
| 1997 | 38.4% | -12.8% |
| 1992 | 51.2% | -1.6% |
| 1991 | 52.8% | -2.7% |
| 1989 | 55.5% |