Health in Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions)
10 indicators covering health for Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions).
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Births Surviving to Age 1 | 17,231 | 2100 | down 3.7% | 55th |
| Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25 | 60.85 | 2022 | up 16.2% | 35th |
| Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30 | 28.77 | 2022 | up 30.9% | 35th |
| Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 | 5.3 | 2022 | down 28.6% | 90th |
| Percentage of overweight among children aged 5-19 years, BMI > +1 | 28.33 | 2022 | up 40.8% | 45th |
| Prevalence of obesity among children aged 5-19 years, BMI > +2 | 12.72 | 2022 | up 65.2% | 41st |
| Percentage of thinness among children aged 5-19 years, BMI < -2 | 9.71 | 2022 | down 14.6% | 36th |
| Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns | 15.5 | 2020 | down 0.2% | 27th |
| Weight-for-height <-2 SD | 5 | 2024 | down 5.7% | 24th |
| Weight-for-height <-3 SD | 1.6 | 2024 | down 11.1% | 12th |