Ghana - Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height)
At 6.8 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2017, the country was ranked number 21 among other countries in Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height). Ghana is overtaken by Nigeria, which was number 20 with 7.1 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Myanmar with 6.6 Percent of Children Under 5. Sudan, Sri Lanka and Niger respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Senegal recorded the best 5 years average growth at +6.5points per year, while Malawi was the worst growing country at -17points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 6.80 |
| 2016 | |
| 2015 | |
| 2014 | 4.70 |
| 2013 |
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How does Ghana 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 | |
| 20 |
#20
Nigeria
|
7.10 % | 2019 | +4.4 % | -2.1 % | View data | |
| 21 |
#21
Ghana
|
6.80 % | 2017 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 22 |
#22
Myanmar
|
6.60 % | 2016 | NA | NA | View data | |