Philippines—Child Wasting (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #53 of 164
Latest Value
5.4%
2021
YoY Change
-5.3%
2019 → 2021
Global Rank
#53
of 164 countries
Maximum
9.1%
1993
Minimum
5.4%
2021
CAGR
-0.2%
13 years
Last
5.4%
Previous
5.7%
Highest
9.1%
Lowest
5.4%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5.4% | -5.3% |
| 2019 | 5.7% | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 5.5% | -19.1% |
| 2015 | 6.8% | -10.5% |
| 2013 | 7.6% | +8.6% |
| 2011 | 7.0% | +6.1% |
| 2008 | 6.6% | +13.8% |
| 2003 | 5.8% | -27.5% |
| 1998 | 8.0% | -12.1% |
| 1993 | 9.1% | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 8.8% | +27.5% |
| 1990 | 6.9% | +21.1% |
| 1987 | 5.7% |
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 →