Nicaragua—Child Wasting (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #117 of 164
Latest Value
2.2%
2012
YoY Change
+46.7%
2007 → 2012
Global Rank
#117
of 164 countries
Maximum
3.4%
1998
Minimum
0.4%
2004
CAGR
-0.7%
7 years
Last
2.2%
Previous
1.5%
Highest
3.4%
Lowest
0.4%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2.2% | +46.7% |
| 2007 | 1.5% | +66.7% |
| 2005 | 0.9% | +125.0% |
| 2004 | 0.4% | -82.6% |
| 2001 | 2.3% | -32.4% |
| 1998 | 3.4% | +36.0% |
| 1993 | 2.5% |
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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