Jamaica - Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height)
At 3.6 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2014, the country was ranked number 40 comparing other countries in Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height). Jamaica is overtaken by Samoa, which was ranked number 39 with 3.7 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Tanzania with 3.5 Percent of Children Under 5. Sudan, Sri Lanka and Niger respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Senegal witnessed the best average annual 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 |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 3.60 |
| 2013 | |
| 2012 | 3.00 |
| 2011 | |
| 2010 | 3.50 |
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How does Jamaica 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 | |
| 39 |
#39
Samoa
|
3.70 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 40 |
#40
Jamaica
|
3.60 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 41 |
#41
Tanzania
|
3.50 % | 2018 | NA | -4.5 % | View data | |