The prevalence of underweight in children under 5 in Namibia has dropped to 13.2%, which is a decrease of 4.2% (-24.1%) since 2007.
Prevalence of underweight in children under 5 in Namibia
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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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Namibia Underweight children between 1992 and 2013
| Period | Underweight children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 13.2% | -4.2% |
| 2007 | 17.4% | -2.8% |
| 2000 | 20.2% | -1.2% |
| 1992 | 21.4% |