2.2.2a Prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in Uruguay
Uruguay: 2.2.2a Prevalence of wasting among children under 5 was 1.4 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Latest (2018)
1.4
Change on year
up 55.6%
World rank
54th
of 62 countries
All-time high
3
in 2004
All-time low
0.6
in 2011
Years of data
8
2002–2018
2.2.2a Prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in Uruguay, 2002–2018
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in Uruguay is 1.4, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 55.6% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in Uruguay peaked at 3 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0.6, in 2011.
Uruguay ranks 54th of 62 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
2.2.2a Prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2.4 | — |
| 2003 | 1.8 | -25.0% |
| 2004 | 3 | +66.7% |
| 2007 | 1.4 | -53.3% |
| 2011 | 0.6 | -57.1% |
| 2013 | 1.1 | +83.3% |
| 2016 | 0.9 | -18.2% |
| 2018 | 1.4 | +55.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.15 | 1.4 | 3 | 4 |
| 2010s | 1 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 4 |
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,631 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
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- Population ages 45-49, female, annual growth rate -1.43 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in Uruguay?
- 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in Uruguay was 1.4 in 2018, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 3 in 2004.
- What is the lowest 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6 in 2011.
- How does Uruguay rank for 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5?
- Uruguay ranks 54th out of 62 countries with data for 2018.
- Is 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Uruguay 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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