Nigeria - Prevalence of Wasting Among Female Children
Since 2014, Nigeria Prevalence of Wasting Among Female Children decreased by 4points year on year. With 5.8 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2019, the country was number 7 comparing other countries in Prevalence of Wasting Among Female Children. Nigeria is overtaken by Senegal, which was ranked number 6 with 7.3 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Togo at 5.7 Percent of Children Under 5. Bangladesh, Chad and Ethiopia respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Senegal recorded the best 5 years average growth at +5.8points per year, while Chad witnessed the worst performance at -4.9points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 5.80 |
| 2018 | 5.50 |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 | 9.60 |
| 2015 | 7.00 |
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How does Nigeria rank in Prevalence of Wasting Among Female Children?
| # | 14 Countries | Percent of Children Under 5 | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
India
|
19.80 % | 2015 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Bangladesh
|
13.50 % | 2014 | -25.0 % | NA | View data | |
| 6 |
#6
Senegal
|
7.30 % | 2019 | NA | +5.8 % | View data | |
| 7 |
#7
Nigeria
|
5.80 % | 2019 | +5.5 % | -4.0 % | View data | |
| 8 |
#8
Togo
|
5.70 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |