Romania—Child Wasting (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #87 of 164Updated April 2026
Latest Value
3.5%
2002
YoY Change
-10.3%
2001 → 2002
Global Rank
#87
of 164 countries
Maximum
4.3%
2000
Minimum
3.3%
1991
CAGR
+0.5%
5 years
Last
3.5%
Previous
3.9%
Highest
4.3%
Lowest
3.3%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Romania's child wasting (<5 years, %) was 3.5% in 2002, ranking #87 out of 164 countries. This represents a -10.3% change from 2001. Over the past 5 years, the highest recorded value was 4.3% (2000) and the lowest was 3.3% (1991). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3.5% | -10.3% |
| 2001 | 3.9% | -9.3% |
| 2000 | 4.3% | +19.4% |
| 1999 | 3.6% | +9.1% |
| 1991 | 3.3% |
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