Bahrain—Child Wasting (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #43 of 164Updated April 2026
Latest Value
6.6%
1995
YoY Change
-2.9%
1989 → 1995
Global Rank
#43
of 164 countries
Maximum
6.8%
1989
Minimum
6.6%
1995
CAGR
-0.5%
2 years
Last
6.6%
Previous
6.8%
Highest
6.8%
Lowest
6.6%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Bahrain's child wasting (<5 years, %) was 6.6% in 1995, ranking #43 out of 164 countries. This represents a -2.9% change from 1989. Over the past 2 years, the highest recorded value was 6.8% (1989) and the lowest was 6.6% (1995). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 6.6% | -2.9% |
| 1989 | 6.8% |
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