The present prevalence of underweight in male children under 5 in Nigeria is 21.8%, a decrease of 1.3% (-5.6%) compared to 2018.
Prevalence of underweight in male children under 5 in Nigeria
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1986 to 2023
Points:
13,760
Measure:
%
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Male underweight children
Nigeria Male underweight children between 1990 and 2020
| Period | Male underweight children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 21.8% | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 23.1% | -10% |
| 2016 | 33.1% | +12.6% |
| 2015 | 20.5% | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 22.1% | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 24.4% | -4.1% |
| 2003 | 28.5% | -6% |
| 1990 | 34.5% |