Guatemala—Child Wasting (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #152 of 164Updated April 2026
Latest Value
0.8%
2021
YoY Change
+0.0%
2015 → 2021
Global Rank
#152
of 164 countries
Maximum
3.8%
1995
Minimum
0.8%
2015
CAGR
-3.2%
8 years
Last
0.8%
Previous
0.8%
Highest
3.8%
Lowest
0.8%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Guatemala's child wasting (<5 years, %) was 0.8% in 2021, ranking #152 out of 164 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2015. Over the past 8 years, the highest recorded value was 3.8% (1995) and the lowest was 0.8% (2015). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0.8% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.8% | -20.0% |
| 2009 | 1.0% | -47.4% |
| 2002 | 1.9% | -48.6% |
| 2000 | 3.7% | +27.6% |
| 1999 | 2.9% | -23.7% |
| 1995 | 3.8% | +58.3% |
| 1987 | 2.4% |
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