Korea, Rep.—Child Wasting (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #162 of 164Updated April 2026
Latest Value
0.2%
2020
YoY Change
-77.8%
2017 → 2020
Global Rank
#162
of 164 countries
Maximum
0.9%
2003
Minimum
0.2%
2020
CAGR
-8.5%
6 years
Last
0.2%
Previous
0.9%
Highest
0.9%
Lowest
0.2%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Korea, Rep.'s child wasting (<5 years, %) was 0.2% in 2020, ranking #162 out of 164 countries. This represents a -77.8% change from 2017. Over the past 6 years, the highest recorded value was 0.9% (2003) and the lowest was 0.2% (2020). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0.2% | -77.8% |
| 2017 | 0.9% | +50.0% |
| 2014 | 0.6% | +20.0% |
| 2011 | 0.5% | -28.6% |
| 2008 | 0.7% | -22.2% |
| 2003 | 0.9% |
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