Bhutan—Child Wasting (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #56 of 164
Latest Value
5.1%
2023
YoY Change
-13.6%
2010 → 2023
Global Rank
#56
of 164 countries
Maximum
5.9%
2010
Minimum
2.6%
1999
CAGR
-0.1%
5 years
Last
5.1%
Previous
5.9%
Highest
5.9%
Lowest
2.6%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.1% | -13.6% |
| 2010 | 5.9% | +31.1% |
| 2008 | 4.5% | +73.1% |
| 1999 | 2.6% | -50.0% |
| 1987 | 5.2% |
Top Countries — Child Wasting (<5 years, %)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Sudan | 22.7% | 2010 |
| 2 | India | 18.7% | 2020 |
| 3 | Yemen, Rep. | 16.8% | 2022 |
| 4 | Sudan | 16.3% | 2014 |
| 5 | Mauritius | 15.7% | 1995 |
| 6 | Eritrea | 14.6% | 2010 |
| 7 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 14.3% | 2009 |
| 8 | Papua New Guinea | 14.1% | 2010 |
| 9 | Mauritania | 13.6% | 2022 |
| 10 | Djibouti | 12.1% | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Child Wasting Prevalence (<5 years) — WHO Global Health Observatory.
Unit
Percent
Source: WHOView original source →