This graph shows the proportion of children under age five who are moderately or severely under weight for their age in different regions across the world in 2012 and projections for year 2015. In 2012, underweight prevalence was highest in Southern Asia (30 %), followed by sub-Saharan Africa (21%).
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Children under age five who are moderately or severely underweight for their age worldwide in 2012 & 2015*, by region
* Projection.
The trend analysis presented was based on harmonized estimates on child malnutrition from the United Nations Children’s Fund, the World Health Organization and the World Bank.
Data for year 2012 has been retrieved from previous publication.
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United Nations. (July 30, 2015). Children under age five who are moderately or severely underweight for their age worldwide in 2012 & 2015*, by region [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 04, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/293258/children-under-age-five-who-are-underweight-by-region/
United Nations. "Children under age five who are moderately or severely underweight for their age worldwide in 2012 & 2015*, by region." Chart. July 30, 2015. Statista. Accessed July 04, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/293258/children-under-age-five-who-are-underweight-by-region/
United Nations. (2015). Children under age five who are moderately or severely underweight for their age worldwide in 2012 & 2015*, by region. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 04, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/293258/children-under-age-five-who-are-underweight-by-region/
United Nations. "Children under Age Five Who Are Moderately or Severely Underweight for Their Age Worldwide in 2012 & 2015*, by Region." Statista, Statista Inc., 30 Jul 2015, https://www.statista.com/statistics/293258/children-under-age-five-who-are-underweight-by-region/
United Nations, Children under age five who are moderately or severely underweight for their age worldwide in 2012 & 2015*, by region Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/293258/children-under-age-five-who-are-underweight-by-region/ (last visited July 04, 2025)
Children under age five who are moderately or severely underweight for their age worldwide in 2012 & 2015*, by region [Graph], United Nations, July 30, 2015. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/293258/children-under-age-five-who-are-underweight-by-region/
