The current prevalence of severe wasting in children under 5 in Nigeria is 3.1%, which has increased by 1.7% (121.4%) since 2020.
Prevalence of severe wasting in children under 5 in Nigeria
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1983 to 2024
Points:
13,975
Measure:
%
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Nigeria Severe wasting in children between 1990 and 2021
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3.1% | +1.7% |
| 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% |