Japan—Child Wasting (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #110 of 164Updated April 2026
Latest Value
2.4%
2010
YoY Change
+41.2%
2000 → 2010
Global Rank
#110
of 164 countries
Maximum
2.4%
2010
Minimum
1.6%
1990
CAGR
+2.0%
3 years
Last
2.4%
Previous
1.7%
Highest
2.4%
Lowest
1.6%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Japan's child wasting (<5 years, %) was 2.4% in 2010, ranking #110 out of 164 countries. This represents a +41.2% change from 2000. Over the past 3 years, the highest recorded value was 2.4% (2010) and the lowest was 1.6% (1990). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.4% | +41.2% |
| 2000 | 1.7% | +6.2% |
| 1990 | 1.6% |
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