Health in South Asia (World Bank regions)
10 indicators covering health for South Asia (World Bank regions).
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Births Surviving to Age 1 | 15,376 | 2100 | down 7.5% | 59th |
| Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25 | 29.43 | 2022 | up 50.2% | 136th |
| Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30 | 7.15 | 2022 | up 80.8% | 153rd |
| Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 | 13.69 | 2022 | down 39.5% | 13th |
| Percentage of overweight among children aged 5-19 years, BMI > +1 | 10.14 | 2022 | up 65.1% | 146th |
| Prevalence of obesity among children aged 5-19 years, BMI > +2 | 3.26 | 2022 | up 89.1% | 147th |
| Percentage of thinness among children aged 5-19 years, BMI < -2 | 20.21 | 2022 | down 20.0% | 1st |
| Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns | 26.58 | 2020 | down 8.6% | 1st |
| Weight-for-height <-2 SD | 14.1 | 2024 | down 8.4% | 1st |
| Weight-for-height <-3 SD | 4.6 | 2024 | down 6.1% | 1st |