Uganda is currently observing a prevalence of underweight in male children under 5 of 9.6%, marking a decrease of 0.1% (-1.0%) compared to 2018.
Prevalence of underweight in male children under 5 in Uganda
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1986 to 2023
Points:
13,760
Measure:
%
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Male underweight children
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Uganda Male underweight children between 1988 and 2020
| Period | Male underweight children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 9.7% | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 11.3% | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 12.9% | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 15.4% | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 16.3% | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 18.1% | -3.2% |
| 2000 | 21.3% | +0.9% |
| 1988 | 20.4% |