2.2.2a Prevalence of wasting among children under 5 (%) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: 2.2.2a Prevalence of wasting among children under 5 (%) was 6.4 in 2017. ▼ Falling
Latest (2017)
6.4
World rank
23rd
of 62 countries
All-time high
15.9
in 2001
All-time low
6.4
in 2017
Years of data
5
2001–2017
2.2.2a Prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2001–2017
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2017, 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in Democratic Republic of Congo 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 Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 15.9 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 6.4, in 2017.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 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 Democratic Republic of Congo, 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% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 6.4 is above the median for low income countries, which is 5.2, 1.2× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 6.4 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.7, 1.1× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.15 | 10.4 | 15.9 | 2 |
| 2010s | 7.67 | 6.4 | 8.5 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
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- 26 Tajikistan 5.6 compare
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- 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)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 133,650 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 390 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 2.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0895 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 2.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0905 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in Democratic Republic of Congo was 6.4 in 2017, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.4 in 2017.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5?
- Democratic Republic of Congo 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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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