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Children Underweight • Percent

Percent of children under five considered to be underweight.
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Source: The World Factbook (CIA, 2024)
Children under the age of 5 years underweight gives the percent of children under five considered to be underweight. Underweight means weight-for-age is approximately 2 kg below for standard at age one, 3 kg below standard for ages two and three, and 4 kg below standard for ages four and five.