Samoa - Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height)
With 3.7 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2014, the country was ranked number 39 among other countries in Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height). Samoa is overtaken by Serbia, which was ranked number 38 with 3.9 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Jamaica with 3.6 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 |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 3.70 |
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How does Samoa 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 | |
| 38 |
#38
Serbia
|
3.90 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 39 |
#39
Samoa
|
3.70 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 40 |
#40
Jamaica
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3.60 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |