Thailand—Child Wasting (<5 years, %)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #35 of 164Updated April 2026
Latest Value
7.2%
2022
YoY Change
-6.5%
2019 → 2022
Global Rank
#35
of 164 countries
Maximum
7.7%
2019
Minimum
4.7%
2006
CAGR
+0.5%
8 years
Last
7.2%
Previous
7.7%
Highest
7.7%
Lowest
4.7%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Thailand's child wasting (<5 years, %) was 7.2% in 2022, ranking #35 out of 164 countries. This represents a -6.5% change from 2019. Over the past 8 years, the highest recorded value was 7.7% (2019) and the lowest was 4.7% (2006). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7.2% | -6.5% |
| 2019 | 7.7% | +42.6% |
| 2016 | 5.4% | -19.4% |
| 2012 | 6.7% | +42.6% |
| 2006 | 4.7% | -29.9% |
| 1995 | 6.7% | -8.2% |
| 1993 | 7.3% | +19.7% |
| 1987 | 6.1% |
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