Thailand - Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height)
At 5.4 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2016, the country was number 28 comparing other countries in Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height). Thailand is overtaken by Vietnam, which was number 27 with 5.5 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Burundi at 5.1 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 recorded the worst performance at -17points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 5.40 |
| 2015 | |
| 2014 | |
| 2013 | |
| 2012 | 6.70 |
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How does Thailand 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 | |
| 27 |
#27
Vietnam
|
5.50 % | 2019 | -1.8 % | -4.2 % | View data | |
| 28 |
#28
Thailand
|
5.40 % | 2016 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 29 |
#29
Burundi
|
5.10 % | 2019 | NA | NA | View data | |