2.2.2a Prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in Palestine, State of
Palestine, State of: 2.2.2a Prevalence of wasting among children under 5 was 1.3 in 2020. ▼ Falling
Latest (2020)
1.3
World rank
55th
of 62 countries
All-time high
3.3
in 2010
All-time low
1.2
in 2014
Years of data
7
2000–2020
2.2.2a Prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in Palestine, State of, 2000–2020
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2020, 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in Palestine, State of stood at 1.3.
The figure is down 60.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in Palestine, State of peaked at 3.3 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 1.2, in 2014.
That places Palestine, State of 55th out of 62 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.
2.2.2a Prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in Palestine, State of, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 | — |
| 2002 | 2.4 | +20.0% |
| 2004 | 3.2 | +33.3% |
| 2006 | 1.8 | -43.8% |
| 2010 | 3.3 | +83.3% |
| 2014 | 1.2 | -63.6% |
| 2020 | 1.3 | +8.3% |
Palestine, State of compared with similar countries
- Palestine, State of's 1.3 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 6.65, 20% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Palestine, State of's 1.3 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.7, 48% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.35 | 1.8 | 3.2 | 4 |
| 2010s | 2.25 | 1.2 | 3.3 | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Palestine, State of
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 774.2 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 284 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in Palestine, State of?
- 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 in Palestine, State of was 1.3 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 recorded in Palestine, State of?
- The highest recorded value was 3.3 in 2010.
- What is the lowest 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 recorded in Palestine, State of?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.2 in 2014.
- How does Palestine, State of rank for 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5?
- Palestine, State of ranks 55th out of 62 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 2.2.2a prevalence of wasting among children under 5 rising or falling in Palestine, State of?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Palestine, State of 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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