Burkina Faso - Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height)
Since 2014, Burkina Faso Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height) was down by 1points year on year. At 8.1 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2019, the country was ranked number 17 comparing other countries in Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height). Sudan, Sri Lanka and Niger respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Senegal witnessed the best average annual growth at +6.5points per year, while Malawi recorded the worst performance at -17points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 8.10 |
| 2018 | 8.40 |
| 2017 | 8.60 |
| 2016 | 7.50 |
| 2015 |
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How does Burkina Faso rank in Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height)?
| # | 61 Countries | Percent of Children Under 5 | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
India
|
17.30 % | 2017 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Sudan
|
16.30 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 16 |
#16
Republic of the Congo
|
8.20 % | 2015 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 17 |
#17
Burkina Faso
|
8.10 % | 2019 | -3.6 % | -1.0 % | View data | |
| 17 |
#17
Senegal
|
8.10 % | 2019 | NA | +6.5 % | View data | |