2014 had a prevalence of underweight in children under 5 of 5.4% in Sao Tome and Principe, but it has now decreased by 3.4% (-38.6%).
Prevalence of underweight in children under 5 in Sao Tome and Principe
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1983 to 2024
Points:
13,975
Measure:
%
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0.6
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intl dollar36
+intl dollar1
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46%
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Sao Tome and Principe Underweight children between 1986 and 2019
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5.4% | -3.4% |
| 2014 | 8.8% | -5.7% |
| 1986 | 14.5% |