India - Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height)
At 17.3 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2017, the country was number 1 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 was the worst growing country at -17points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 17.30 |
| 2016 | |
| 2015 | 20.80 |
| 2014 | 15.10 |
| 2013 |
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How does India 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 |
| 3 |
#3
Sri Lanka
|
15.10 % | 2016 | NA | NA | View data |
| 4 |
#4
Niger
|
13.40 % | 2019 | -5.0 % | -1.1 % | View data |
| 5 |
#5
Chad
|
13.30 % | 2015 | NA | -4.0 % | View data |