Congo, Dem. Rep.—Child Wasting (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #36 of 164
Latest Value
7.2%
2023
YoY Change
+12.5%
2017 → 2023
Global Rank
#36
of 164 countries
Maximum
15.9%
2001
Minimum
6.4%
2017
CAGR
-1.6%
7 years
Last
7.2%
Previous
6.4%
Highest
15.9%
Lowest
6.4%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7.2% | +12.5% |
| 2017 | 6.4% | -21.0% |
| 2013 | 8.1% | -4.7% |
| 2010 | 8.5% | -18.3% |
| 2007 | 10.4% | -34.6% |
| 2001 | 15.9% | +39.5% |
| 1995 | 11.4% |
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
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