Germany—Child Wasting (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #157 of 164Updated April 2026
Latest Value
0.5%
2016
YoY Change
-50.0%
2004 → 2016
Global Rank
#157
of 164 countries
Maximum
1.0%
2004
Minimum
0.5%
2016
CAGR
-5.6%
2 years
Last
0.5%
Previous
1.0%
Highest
1.0%
Lowest
0.5%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Germany's child wasting (<5 years, %) was 0.5% in 2016, ranking #157 out of 164 countries. This represents a -50.0% change from 2004. Over the past 2 years, the highest recorded value was 1.0% (2004) and the lowest was 0.5% (2016). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0.5% | -50.0% |
| 2004 | 1.0% |
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