South Africa—Child Wasting (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #81 of 164
Latest Value
3.6%
2017
YoY Change
+44.0%
2016 → 2017
Global Rank
#81
of 164 countries
Maximum
5.4%
2008
Minimum
2.5%
2016
CAGR
+0.4%
6 years
Last
3.6%
Previous
2.5%
Highest
5.4%
Lowest
2.5%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3.6% | +44.0% |
| 2016 | 2.5% | -26.5% |
| 2015 | 3.4% | -37.0% |
| 2008 | 5.4% | +20.0% |
| 1999 | 4.5% | +36.4% |
| 1994 | 3.3% |
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 →