Turkmenistan - Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height)
With 4.2 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2015, the country was ranked number 35 comparing other countries in Prevalence of Wasting (Weight for Height). Turkmenistan is overtaken by Cameroon, which was number 34 with 4.3 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Kenya with 4 Percent of Children Under 5. Sudan, Sri Lanka and Niger respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Senegal recorded the best 5 years average 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 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 4.20 |
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How does Turkmenistan 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 | |
| 34 |
#34
Cameroon
|
4.30 % | 2018 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 35 |
#35
Turkmenistan
|
4.20 % | 2015 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 36 |
#36
Kenya
|
4.00 % | 2014 | NA | -10.6 % | View data | |