Philippines - Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height)
Since 2013, Philippines Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height) decreased by 5.9points year on year. In 2018, the country was ranked number 26 comparing other countries in Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height) at 5.6 Percent of Children Under 5. Philippines is overtaken by Guinea-Bissau, which was number 25 with 6 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Vietnam at 5.5 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 was the worst growing country at -17points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 5.60 |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 | |
| 2015 | 6.80 |
| 2014 |
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How does Philippines 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 | |
| 25 |
#25
Guinea-Bissau
|
6.00 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 26 |
#26
Philippines
|
5.60 % | 2018 | NA | -5.9 % | View data | |
| 27 |
#27
Vietnam
|
5.50 % | 2019 | -1.8 % | -4.2 % | View data | |