In Nigeria, the prevalence of underweight in female children under 5 stands at 23.7%, reflecting an increase of 8.7% (58.0%) compared to 2020.
Prevalence of underweight in female children under 5 in Nigeria
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1986 to 2024
Points:
13,975
Measure:
%
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Nigeria Female underweight children between 1990 and 2021
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23.7% | +8.7% |
| 2020 | 15% | -5.4% |
| 2018 | 20.4% | -9.5% |
| 2016 | 29.9% | +11.4% |
| 2015 | 18.5% | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 19% | -5% |
| 2011 | 24% | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 24.8% | -7% |
| 1990 | 31.8% |