Mongolia vs Peru: 2.2.2a Prevalence of wasting among children under 5

Mongolia
0.9
in 2018
Peru
0.4
in 2021
Mongolia rank
57th
Peru rank
59th

2.2.2a Prevalence of wasting among children under 5 over time

  • Mongolia
  • Peru
02468200020102021

How they compare

Mongolia currently reports 0.9 against 0.4 in Peru, a difference of 0.5.

That makes Mongolia's figure about 2.2 times Peru's.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Mongolia has been ahead every year.

Mongolia ranks 57th and Peru ranks 59th of 62 countries.

Mongolia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Mongolia Peru Difference Ahead
2000s 4.9 1.05 3.85 Mongolia
2010s 1.18 0.55 0.625 Mongolia

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, Mongolia or Peru?
Mongolia, at 0.9 against 0.4 in Peru as of 2018.
What is the difference in 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 between Mongolia and Peru?
0.5, with Mongolia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mongolia and Peru?
6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2018.
How do Mongolia and Peru rank globally for 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5?
Mongolia ranks 57th and Peru ranks 59th 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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About this data

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
Last refreshed