2.2.2a Prevalence of wasting among children under 5 (%) in United States
United States: 2.2.2a Prevalence of wasting among children under 5 (%) was 0.1 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
2.2.2a Prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in United States, 2000–2018
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in United States is 0.1, measured in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.
The figure is down 75.0% on the previous year and down 83.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in United States peaked at 0.9 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.1, in 2010.
United States ranks 62nd of 62 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
2.2.2a Prevalence of wasting among children under 5 (%) in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.5 | — |
| 2002 | 0.3 | -40.0% |
| 2004 | 0.7 | +133.3% |
| 2006 | 0.9 | +28.6% |
| 2008 | 0.6 | -33.3% |
| 2010 | 0.1 | -83.3% |
| 2012 | 0.3 | +200.0% |
| 2014 | 0.3 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.4 | +33.3% |
| 2018 | 0.1 | -75.0% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 0.1 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.85, 5% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.24 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United States
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in United States?
- 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in United States was 0.1 in 2018, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 0.9 in 2006.
- What is the lowest 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1 in 2010.
- How does United States rank for 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5?
- United States ranks 62nd out of 62 countries with data for 2018.
- Is 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 83.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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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