Belgium—Child Wasting (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #151 of 164Updated April 2026
Latest Value
0.8%
2023
YoY Change
+60.0%
2014 → 2023
Global Rank
#151
of 164 countries
Maximum
0.8%
2023
Minimum
0.5%
2014
CAGR
+5.4%
2 years
Last
0.8%
Previous
0.5%
Highest
0.8%
Lowest
0.5%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Belgium's child wasting (<5 years, %) was 0.8% in 2023, ranking #151 out of 164 countries. This represents a +60.0% change from 2014. Over the past 2 years, the highest recorded value was 0.8% (2023) and the lowest was 0.5% (2014). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.8% | +60.0% |
| 2014 | 0.5% |
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