In Malaysia, the prevalence of underweight in children under 5 currently stands at 15.3%, reflecting an increase of 0.5% (3.4%) since 2019.
Prevalence of underweight in children under 5 in Malaysia
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1983 to 2023
Points:
13,760
Measure:
%
Similar regions to Malaysia
Underweight children
Malaysia Underweight children between 1990 and 2022
| Period | Underweight children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 15.3% | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 14.8% | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 13.7% | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 12.5% | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 12.7% | -4% |
| 1999 | 16.7% | -1% |
| 1995 | 17.7% | -2% |
| 1994 | 19.7% | -0.8% |
| 1993 | 20.5% | -2.1% |
| 1992 | 22.6% | -0.5% |
| 1991 | 23.1% | +1% |
| 1990 | 22.1% |