The present prevalence of wasting in female children under 5 in Nigeria is 5.3%, a decrease of 0.2% (-3.6%) compared to 2018.
Prevalence of 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 wasting in children
Nigeria Female wasting in children between 1990 and 2020
| Period | Female wasting in children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 5.5% | -4.1% |
| 2016 | 9.6% | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 7% | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 7.1% | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 9.5% | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 10.4% | -0.6% |
| 1990 | 11% |