The prevalence of underweight in children under 5 in Timor-Leste has reduced to 31.9%, a decrease of 0.5% (-1.5%) from 2014.
Prevalence of underweight in children under 5 in Timor-Leste
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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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0.5
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intl dollar16
-intl dollar9
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Birth registration
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Timor-Leste Underweight children between 2002 and 2020
| Period | Underweight children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 31.9% | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 32.4% | -5.1% |
| 2013 | 37.5% | -7.4% |
| 2009 | 44.9% | -4.6% |
| 2007 | 49.5% | +8% |
| 2003 | 41.5% | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 40.6% |