Underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 kg/m2 (crude estimate) (%)
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Underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 kg/m2 (crude estimate) (%)
19802024
Underweight prevalence among adults by country in 2024 (both sexes, 18+ years of age)
In 2024, Eritrea had the highest value (38.6) among 199 countries.
| # | Country | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eritrea | 38.6 | +0.5% |
| 2 | Ethiopia | 21.8 | -1.4% |
| 3 | Central African Republic | 20.8 | 0.0% |
| 4 | Timor-Leste | 20.7 | -1.0% |
| 5 | Somalia | 19.5 | +0.5% |
| 6 | Niger | 19.3 | +0.5% |
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