2018 saw a prevalence of underweight in children under 5 of 18.4% in Nigeria, a decrease of 3.4% (-15.6%).
Prevalence of underweight in children under 5 in Nigeria
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Nigeria Underweight children between 1990 and 2020
| Date | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 18.4% |
| 2018 | 21.8% |
| 2016 | 31.5% |
| 2015 | 19.5% |
| 2014 | 20.6% |
| 2011 | 24.2% |
| 2003 | 26.7% |
| 1993 | 35.1% |
| 1990 | 33.1% |
Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1983 to 2023
Points:
13,760
Measure:
%
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Underweight children
Nigeria Underweight children between 1990 and 2020
| Period | Underweight children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 18.4% | -3.4% |
| 2018 | 21.8% | -9.7% |
| 2016 | 31.5% | +12% |
| 2015 | 19.5% | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 20.6% | -3.6% |
| 2011 | 24.2% | -2.5% |
| 2003 | 26.7% | -8.4% |
| 1993 | 35.1% | +2% |
| 1990 | 33.1% |