2018 had a prevalence of wasting in children under 5 of 6.5% in Nigeria, but it has now decreased by 0.3% (-4.4%).
Prevalence of 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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Wasting in children
Nigeria Wasting in children between 1990 and 2020
| Period | Wasting in children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 6.8% | -4% |
| 2016 | 10.8% | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 7.3% | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 7.9% | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 10.2% | -1% |
| 2003 | 11.2% | -9.4% |
| 1993 | 20.6% | +8.9% |
| 1990 | 11.7% |