In Nigeria, the prevalence of wasting in children under 5 stands at 11.6%, reflecting an increase of 5.1% (78.5%) compared to 2020.
Prevalence of 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 Wasting in children between 1990 and 2021
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11.6% | +5.1% |
| 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% |