Rwanda currently reports a prevalence of underweight in children under 5 of 7.7%, a decrease of 4.5% (-36.9%) from 2018.
Prevalence of underweight in children under 5 in Rwanda
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1983 to 2023
Points:
13,760
Measure:
%
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Rwanda Underweight children between 1992 and 2020
| Period | Underweight children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7.7% | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 12.2% | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 10.9% | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 11.7% | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 14.3% | -3.6% |
| 2005 | 17.9% | -2.4% |
| 2000 | 20.3% | -2.3% |
| 1996 | 22.6% | -1.6% |
| 1992 | 24.2% |