Underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 kg/m2 (age-standardized estimate) (%)

Last updated time
27/05/2026 16:07
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Source name
WHO (NCD_BMI_18A)
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18+ years of age
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Underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 kg/m2 (age-standardized estimate) (%)

19802024

Underweight prevalence among adults by country in 2024 (both sexes, 18+ years of age)

In 2024, Eritrea had the highest value (37.1) among 199 countries, while Tonga had the lowest (0.3).

#CountryValueChange
1Eritrea37.1+0.3%
2Ethiopia21.8-1.4%
3Timor-Leste19.9-1.0%
4Central African Republic19.8-0.5%
5Niger19.3+0.5%
6Madagascar18.40.0%