South Africa - Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height)
With 2.5 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2016, the country was ranked number 45 comparing other countries in Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height). 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 | 2.50 |
| 2015 | |
| 2014 | |
| 2013 | |
| 2012 | 5.60 |
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How does South Africa 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 | |
| 45 |
#45
Kuwait
|
2.50 % | 2019 | +0.0 % | +0.8 % | View data | |
| 45 |
#45
South Africa
|
2.50 % | 2016 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 47 |
#47
El Salvador
|
2.10 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |