In Zimbabwe, the prevalence of underweight in children under 5 stands at 9.7%, reflecting an increase of 1.2% (14.1%) compared to 2015.
Prevalence of underweight in children under 5 in Zimbabwe
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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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intl dollar6
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Zimbabwe Underweight children between 1987 and 2019
| Period | Underweight children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9.7% | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 8.5% | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 11.2% | +1% |
| 2010 | 10.2% | -1.5% |
| 2009 | 11.7% | -2.3% |
| 2005 | 14% | +2.5% |
| 1999 | 11.5% | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 11.8% | +3.8% |
| 1988 | 8% | -2.5% |
| 1987 | 10.5% |