In Nigeria, the prevalence of severe wasting in children under 5 is now 1.4%, representing a decrease of 0.4% (-22.2%) since 2018.
Prevalence of severe wasting in children under 5 in Nigeria
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1983 to 2023
Points:
13,760
Measure:
%
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Severe wasting in children
Nigeria Severe wasting in children between 1990 and 2020
| Period | Severe wasting in children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1.4% | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 1.8% | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 2.9% | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 1.8% | 0% |
| 2014 | 1.8% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 4.7% | +0.3% |
| 1990 | 4.4% |