Proportion of children moderately or severely wasted in Russia
Russia: Proportion of children moderately or severely wasted was 3.3% in 2005. ▼ Falling
Latest (2005)
3.3%
Change on year
up 32.0%
World rank
51st
of 84 countries
All-time high
4.9%
in 2000
All-time low
2.5%
in 2004
Years of data
6
2000–2005
Proportion of children moderately or severely wasted in Russia, 2000–2005
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2005, proportion of children moderately or severely wasted in Russia stood at 3.3%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 32.0% on the previous year and down 32.7% over ten years.
Russia ranks 51st of 84 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Proportion of children moderately or severely wasted 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 1.5%, 2.2× the median. (10 countries reporting)
- Russia's 3.3% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.0%, 1.1× the median. (7 countries reporting)
Countries ranked near Russia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of children moderately or severely wasted in Russia?
- Proportion of children moderately or severely wasted in Russia was 3.3% in 2005, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest proportion of children moderately or severely wasted recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.9% in 2000.
- What is the lowest proportion of children moderately or severely wasted recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.5% in 2004.
- How does Russia rank for proportion of children moderately or severely wasted?
- Russia ranks 51st out of 84 countries with data for 2005.
- Is proportion of children moderately or severely wasted 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 United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Proportion of children moderately or severely wasted (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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