Mauritania - Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height)
In 2018, the country was number 6 comparing other countries in Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height) at 11.5 Percent of Children Under 5. 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 witnessed the worst performance at -17points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 11.50 |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 | |
| 2015 | 14.80 |
| 2014 |
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How does Mauritania 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 | |
| 6 |
#6
Malaysia
|
11.50 % | 2016 | +43.8 % | NA | View data | |
| 6 |
#6
Mauritania
|
11.50 % | 2018 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 8 |
#8
Cambodia
|
9.60 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |