Peru - Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height)
Since 2014, Peru Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height) decreased by 3.6points year on year. With 0.5 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2019, the country was ranked number 60 comparing other countries in Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height). Peru is overtaken by Guatemala, which was number 59 with 0.8 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Chile at 0.3 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 recorded the worst performance at -17points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 0.50 |
| 2018 | 0.50 |
| 2017 | 0.50 |
| 2016 | 0.60 |
| 2015 | 0.60 |
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How does Peru 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 | |
| 59 |
#59
Guatemala
|
0.80 % | 2015 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 60 |
#60
Peru
|
0.50 % | 2019 | +0.0 % | -3.6 % | View data | |
| 61 |
#61
Chile
|
0.30 % | 2014 | +0.0 % | NA | View data | |