In Senegal, the current prevalence of underweight in children under 5 is 14.4%, which reflects a decrease of 0.7% (-4.6%) compared to 2018.
Prevalence of underweight in children under 5 in Senegal
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1983 to 2023
Points:
13,760
Measure:
%
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Underweight children
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Senegal Underweight children between 1986 and 2019
| Period | Underweight children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 14.4% | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 15.1% | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 14.4% | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 13.8% | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 16.1% | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 12.8% | -3.9% |
| 2013 | 16.7% | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 14.4% | -4% |
| 2011 | 18.4% | +3.9% |
| 2005 | 14.5% | -3.3% |
| 2000 | 17.8% | -0.7% |
| 1996 | 18.5% | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 19% | -1.4% |
| 1991 | 20.4% | +6.8% |
| 1986 | 13.6% |