Armenia—Child Wasting (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #68 of 164Updated April 2026
Latest Value
4.4%
2016
YoY Change
+7.3%
2010 → 2016
Global Rank
#68
of 164 countries
Maximum
5.4%
2005
Minimum
2.5%
2000
CAGR
+1.6%
5 years
Last
4.4%
Previous
4.1%
Highest
5.4%
Lowest
2.5%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Armenia's child wasting (<5 years, %) was 4.4% in 2016, ranking #68 out of 164 countries. This represents a +7.3% change from 2010. Over the past 5 years, the highest recorded value was 5.4% (2005) and the lowest was 2.5% (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4.4% | +7.3% |
| 2010 | 4.1% | -24.1% |
| 2005 | 5.4% | +116.0% |
| 2000 | 2.5% | -24.2% |
| 1998 | 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