In Tanzania, the current prevalence of overweight in children under 5 is 3.7%, which reflects a decrease of 6.1% (-62.2%) compared to 2019.
Prevalence of overweight in children under 5 in Tanzania
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1983 to 2023
Points:
13,760
Measure:
%
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Overweight children
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intl dollar25
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Tanzania Overweight children between 1991 and 2022
| Period | Overweight children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3.7% | -6.1% |
| 2019 | 9.8% | +7% |
| 2018 | 2.8% | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 3.7% | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 3.5% | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 5.1% | 0% |
| 2011 | 5.1% | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 5.4% | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 4.7% | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 4.9% | +1.6% |
| 1999 | 3.3% | -1.3% |
| 1996 | 4.6% | -1.2% |
| 1991 | 5.8% |