In Nigeria, the prevalence of severe wasting in female children under 5 is now 0.9%, representing a decrease of 0.5% (-35.7%) since 2018.
Prevalence of severe wasting in female children under 5 in Nigeria
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1986 to 2023
Points:
13,760
Measure:
%
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Female severe wasting in children
Nigeria Female severe wasting in children between 1990 and 2020
| Period | Female severe wasting in children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 1.4% | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 2.5% | +1% |
| 2015 | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| 2003 | 4.2% | 0% |
| 1990 | 4.2% |