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

Peru
0.4
in 2021
Rwanda
1.1
in 2020
Peru rank
59th
Rwanda rank
56th

2.2.2a Prevalence of wasting among children under 5 over time

  • Peru
  • Rwanda
02468200020102021

How they compare

Rwanda currently reports 1.1 against 0.4 in Peru, a difference of 0.7.

That makes Rwanda's figure about 2.8 times Peru's.

Across all 8 years both countries report, Rwanda has been ahead every year.

Peru ranks 59th and Rwanda ranks 56th of 62 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Peru Rwanda Difference Ahead
2000s 0.9 6.23 5.33 Rwanda
2010s 0.6 2.48 1.88 Rwanda
2020s 0.4 1.1 0.7 Rwanda

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, Peru or Rwanda?
Rwanda, at 1.1 against 0.4 in Peru as of 2020.
What is the difference in 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 between Peru and Rwanda?
0.7, with Rwanda ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Peru and Rwanda?
8 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Peru and Rwanda rank globally for 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5?
Peru ranks 59th and Rwanda ranks 56th 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
Last refreshed