The prevalence of underweight in children under 5 in the Philippines currently stands at 16.7%, marking a decrease of 2.2% (-11.6%) compared to 2019.
Prevalence of underweight in children under 5 in the Philippines
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1983 to 2024
Points:
13,975
Measure:
%
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Philippines Underweight children between 1987 and 2021
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16.7% | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 18.9% | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 19% | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 21.4% | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 19.9% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 20.2% | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 20.6% | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 20.8% | -7.5% |
| 1998 | 28.3% | +2% |
| 1993 | 26.3% | -3.5% |
| 1992 | 29.8% | -0.1% |
| 1990 | 29.9% | +0.6% |
| 1987 | 29.3% |