North Korea is currently observing a prevalence of underweight in children under 5 of 9.3%, marking a decrease of 5.9% (-38.8%) compared to 2012.
Prevalence of underweight in children under 5 in North Korea
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1983 to 2023
Points:
13,760
Measure:
%
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Underweight children
North Korea Underweight children between 1998 and 2017
| Period | Underweight children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 9.3% | -5.9% |
| 2012 | 15.2% | -3.6% |
| 2009 | 18.8% | -1.8% |
| 2004 | 20.6% | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 17.7% | -7% |
| 2000 | 24.7% | -30.8% |
| 1998 | 55.5% |