Myanmar - Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height)
In 2016, the country was number 22 among other countries in Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height) at 6.6 Percent of Children Under 5. Myanmar is overtaken by Ghana, which was number 21 at 6.8 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Guyana with 6.4 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 witnessed the worst performance at -17points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 6.60 |
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How does Myanmar 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 | |
| 21 |
#21
Ghana
|
6.80 % | 2017 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 22 |
#22
Myanmar
|
6.60 % | 2016 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 23 |
#23
Guyana
|
6.40 % | 2014 | NA | +3.8 % | View data | |