Burundi - Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height)
In 2019, the country was ranked number 29 comparing other countries in Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height) at 5.1 Percent of Children Under 5. Burundi is overtaken by Thailand, which was number 28 with 5.4 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Togo with 5 Percent of Children Under 5. Sudan, Sri Lanka and Niger respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Senegal recorded the best 5 years average growth at +6.5points per year, while Malawi was the worst growing country at -17points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 5.10 |
| 2018 | |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 | 5.10 |
| 2015 |
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How does Burundi rank in Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height)?
| # | 61 Countries | Percent of Children Under 5 | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
India
|
17.30 % | 2017 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Sudan
|
16.30 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 28 |
#28
Thailand
|
5.40 % | 2016 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 29 |
#29
Burundi
|
5.10 % | 2019 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 30 |
#30
Benin
|
5.00 % | 2018 | NA | NA | View data | |