Djibouti DJ: Prevalence of Underweight: Weight for Age: % of Children Under 5

1989 - 2012 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Djibouti DJ: Prevalence of Underweight: Weight for Age: % of Children Under 5 data was reported at 29.800 % in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 29.600 % for 2006. Djibouti DJ: Prevalence of Underweight: Weight for Age: % of Children Under 5 data is updated yearly, averaging 25.400 % from Dec 1989 to 2012, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 29.800 % in 2012 and a record low of 16.000 % in 1996. Djibouti DJ: Prevalence of Underweight: Weight for Age: % of Children Under 5 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Djibouti – Table DJ.World Bank: Health Statistics. Prevalence of underweight children is the percentage of children under age 5 whose weight for age is more than two standard deviations below the median for the international reference population ages 0-59 months. The data are based on the WHO's child growth standards released in 2006.; ; UNICEF, WHO, World Bank: Joint child malnutrition estimates (JME). Aggregation is based on UNICEF, WHO, and the World Bank harmonized dataset (adjusted, comparable data) and methodology.; Linear mixed-effect model estimates; Undernourished children have lower resistance to infection and are more likely to die from common childhood ailments such as diarrheal diseases and respiratory infections. Frequent illness saps the nutritional status of those who survive, locking them into a vicious cycle of recurring sickness and faltering growth (UNICEF, www.childinfo.org). Estimates of child malnutrition, based on prevalence of underweight and stunting, are from national survey data. The proportion of underweight children is the most common malnutrition indicator. Being even mildly underweight increases the risk of death and inhibits cognitive development in children. And it perpetuates the problem across generations, as malnourished women are more likely to have low-birth-weight babies. Stunting, or being below median height for age, is often used as a proxy for multifaceted deprivation and as an indicator of long-term changes in malnutrition.

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Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
29.80 2012 29.60 2006 16.00 1996 29.80 2012 % yearly 1989 - 2012

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National Accounts Last Frequency Range
Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita (PPP Intl $) 9,076.360 2027 yearly 1991 - 2027
Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita (USD) 5,281.823 2028 yearly 1991 - 2028
Forecast: Real GDP Growth (%) 5.000 2028 yearly 1992 - 2028
Government and Public Finance Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Government Expenditure (DJF bn) 226.720 2028 yearly 1990 - 2028
Forecast: Government Net Debt (DJF bn) 422.679 2028 yearly 2009 - 2028
Forecast: Government Revenue (DJF bn) 190.997 2028 yearly 1990 - 2028
Demographic and Labour Market Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Population (Person mn) 1.093 2028 yearly 1991 - 2028
Forecast: Unemployment Rate (%) 0.000 yearly -
Inflation Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth (%) 2.500 2028 yearly 1992 - 2028
Balance of Payments Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) 0.128 2028 yearly 1991 - 2028

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