2.2.2a Prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: 2.2.2a Prevalence of wasting among children under 5 was 6.4 in 2017. ▼ Falling
2.2.2a Prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 2001–2017
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2017, 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in Congo, Democratic Republic of the stood at 6.4. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 38.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 15.9 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 6.4, in 2017.
That places Congo, Democratic Republic of the 23rd out of 62 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.
2.2.2a Prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 15.9 | — |
| 2007 | 10.4 | -34.6% |
| 2010 | 8.5 | -18.3% |
| 2013 | 8.1 | -4.7% |
| 2017 | 6.4 | -21.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.15 | 10.4 | 15.9 | 2 |
| 2010s | 7.67 | 6.4 | 8.5 | 3 |
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More health data for Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.56 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 821.4 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 133,650 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 40-44, male, annual growth rate 4.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 40-44, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 40-44, male, per capita 0.0193 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 45-49, female, annual growth rate 3.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 45-49, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 45-49, female, per capita 0.0158 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was 6.4 in 2017, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The highest recorded value was 15.9 in 2001.
- What is the lowest 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.4 in 2017.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 23rd out of 62 countries with data for 2017.
- Is 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Congo, Democratic Republic of the data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 2.2.2a Prevalence of wasting among children under 5 (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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