Malta Underweight Rate (BMI < 18.5)
Malta Underweight Rate (BMI < 18.5) published by Eurostat, covering Malta at every 6 years (ehis survey) frequency (2008–2019).
Malta (2019)
1.9
% of population (aged 18+)
-0.5pp YoY
YoY Change
-0.5pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
2
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population (aged 18+) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1.9 | -0.5pp |
| 2014 | 2.4 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Malta recorded 1.9 % of population (aged 18+) in 2019. The most recent year-on-year change was -0.5pp. The historical series (2008–2019) shows a peak of 2.4 in 2014 and a trough of 1.9 in 2019.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability within the European statistical framework.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks malta underweight rate (bmi < 18.5) in Malta, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2008–2019 at every 6 years (ehis survey) frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2019. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated every 6 years (ehis survey).
The series peaked at 2.4 % of population (aged 18+) in 2014 and reached its lowest recorded value of 1.9 in 2019. The latest reading of 1.9 in 2019 represents a year-on-year change of -0.5pp.