2.2.2a Prevalence of wasting among children under 5 (%) in Russia
Russia: 2.2.2a Prevalence of wasting among children under 5 (%) was 3.3 in 2005. ▼ Falling
Latest (2005)
3.3
Change on year
up 32.0%
World rank
39th
of 62 countries
All-time high
4.9
in 2000
All-time low
2.5
in 2004
Years of data
6
2000–2005
2.2.2a Prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in Russia, 2000–2005
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2005, 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in Russia stood at 3.3.
The figure is up 32.0% on the previous year and down 32.7% over ten years.
That places Russia 39th out of 62 countries with data for 2005, putting it in the middle of the range.
2.2.2a Prevalence of wasting among children under 5 (%) in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4.9 | — |
| 2001 | 4.2 | -14.3% |
| 2002 | 4.4 | +4.8% |
| 2003 | 2.9 | -34.1% |
| 2004 | 2.5 | -13.8% |
| 2005 | 3.3 | +32.0% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 3.3 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.85, 1.8× the median. (8 countries reporting)
Countries ranked near Russia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in Russia?
- 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in Russia was 3.3 in 2005, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.9 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.5 in 2004.
- How does Russia rank for 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5?
- Russia ranks 39th out of 62 countries with data for 2005.
- Is 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Russia 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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