Dominican Republic—Child Wasting (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #118 of 164
Latest Value
2.2%
2019
YoY Change
-8.3%
2013 → 2019
Global Rank
#118
of 164 countries
Maximum
2.4%
1986
Minimum
1.5%
2000
CAGR
-0.3%
9 years
Last
2.2%
Previous
2.4%
Highest
2.4%
Lowest
1.5%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2.2% | -8.3% |
| 2013 | 2.4% | +4.3% |
| 2007 | 2.3% | +35.3% |
| 2006 | 1.7% | -22.7% |
| 2002 | 2.2% | +46.7% |
| 2000 | 1.5% | -25.0% |
| 1996 | 2.0% | -4.8% |
| 1991 | 2.1% | -12.5% |
| 1986 | 2.4% |
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
Source: WHOView original source →