Oman - Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height)
At 9.3 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2017, the country was ranked number 11 among other countries in Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height). Oman is overtaken by Egypt, which was ranked number 10 at 9.5 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Guinea at 9.2 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 witnessed the worst performance at -17points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 9.30 |
| 2016 | |
| 2015 | |
| 2014 | 7.50 |
| 2013 |
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How does Oman 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 | |
| 10 |
#10
Egypt
|
9.50 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 11 |
#11
Oman
|
9.30 % | 2017 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 12 |
#12
Guinea
|
9.20 % | 2018 | NA | NA | View data | |