Nepal - Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height)
Since 2011, Nepal Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height) decreased by 3points year on year. At 9.6 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2016, the country was ranked number 8 among 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 witnessed the worst performance at -17points per year.
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Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
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2016 | 9.60 |
2015 | |
2014 | 11.30 |
2013 | |
2012 |
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How does Nepal rank in Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height)?
# | 61 Countries | Percent of Children Under 5 | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
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1 |
#1
India
|
17.30 % | 2017 | NA | NA | View data | |
2 |
#2
Sudan
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16.30 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |
8 |
#8
Cambodia
|
9.60 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |
8 |
#8
Nepal
|
9.60 % | 2016 | NA | -3.0 % | View data | |
10 |
#10
Egypt
|
9.50 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data |