Burkina Faso - Prevalence of Severe Wasting
Since 2014, Burkina Faso Prevalence of Severe Wasting decreased by 1.2points year on year. In 2019, the country was ranked number 19 comparing other countries in Prevalence of Severe Wasting with 1.6 Percent of Children Under 5. Egypt, Sudan and Chad respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Senegal recorded the best 5 years average growth at +25.7points per year, while Malawi recorded the worst performance at -38.1points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1.60 |
| 2018 | 1.70 |
| 2017 | 1.90 |
| 2016 | 1.40 |
| 2015 |
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How does Burkina Faso rank in Prevalence of Severe Wasting?
| # | 56 Countries | Percent of Children Under 5 | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
India
|
4.90 % | 2017 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Egypt
|
4.80 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 17 |
#17
Guyana
|
1.70 % | 2014 | NA | +5.5 % | View data | |
| 19 |
#19
Burkina Faso
|
1.60 % | 2019 | -5.9 % | -1.2 % | View data | |
| 19 |
#19
Cameroon
|
1.60 % | 2018 | NA | NA | View data | |