In Malawi, the prevalence of underweight in female children under 5 stands at 11.4%, reflecting an increase of 1.2% (11.8%) compared to 2019.
Prevalence of underweight in female children under 5 in Malawi
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1986 to 2024
Points:
13,975
Measure:
%
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Malawi Female underweight children between 1992 and 2020
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11.4% | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 10.2% | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 11.3% | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 10.7% | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 13.5% | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 10.6% | -5.2% |
| 2014 | 15.8% | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 12.7% | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 11% | -2.9% |
| 2006 | 13.9% | -3.6% |
| 2004 | 17.5% | -3.1% |
| 2002 | 20.6% | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 20.1% | -1.5% |
| 1998 | 21.6% | -0.8% |
| 1992 | 22.4% |