South Africa - Prevalence of Severe Wasting
In 2016, the country was number 42 comparing other countries in Prevalence of Severe Wasting with 0.6 Percent of Children Under 5. Egypt, Sudan and Chad respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Senegal witnessed the best average annual growth at +25.7points per year, while Malawi witnessed the worst performance at -38.1points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 0.60 |
| 2015 | |
| 2014 | |
| 2013 | |
| 2012 | 3.10 |
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How does South Africa 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 | |
| 42 |
#42
Kuwait
|
0.60 % | 2014 | -14.3 % | +14.9 % | View data | |
| 42 |
#42
South Africa
|
0.60 % | 2016 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 45 |
#45
Belize
|
0.50 % | 2015 | NA | NA | View data | |