Burundi vs Viet Nam: 2.2.2a Prevalence of wasting among children under 5

Burundi
4.9
in 2022
Viet Nam
4.7
in 2020
Burundi rank
29th
Viet Nam rank
31st

2.2.2a Prevalence of wasting among children under 5 over time

  • Burundi
  • Viet Nam
02.557.510200020112022

How they compare

Burundi currently reports 4.9 against 4.7 in Viet Nam, a difference of 0.2.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 6 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Burundi ahead.

Burundi ranks 29th and Viet Nam ranks 31st of 62 countries.

Burundi has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Burundi Viet Nam Difference Ahead
2000s 8.55 8.35 0.2 Burundi
2010s 5.2 4.9 0.3 Burundi
2020s 5.7 4.7 1 Burundi

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5, Burundi or Viet Nam?
Burundi, at 4.9 against 4.7 in Viet Nam as of 2022.
What is the difference in 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 between Burundi and Viet Nam?
0.2, with Burundi ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Burundi and Viet Nam?
6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Burundi and Viet Nam rank globally for 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5?
Burundi ranks 29th and Viet Nam ranks 31st of 62 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 2.2.2a Prevalence of wasting among children under 5 (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
2.2.2a Prevalence of wasting among children under 5 (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
62 places, 500 data points, 2000–2022
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