Proportion of children moderately or severely wasted in Tajikistan
Tajikistan: Proportion of children moderately or severely wasted was 6.4% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of children moderately or severely wasted in Tajikistan, 2000–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Tajikistan recorded 6.4% for proportion of children moderately or severely wasted in 2023.
That represents a change of down 35.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of children moderately or severely wasted in Tajikistan peaked at 19.4% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 3.5%, in 2016.
Tajikistan ranks 23rd of 67 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Proportion of children moderately or severely wasted in Tajikistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 9.4% | — |
| 2001 | 19.4% | +106.4% |
| 2002 | 6.1% | -68.6% |
| 2003 | 5.9% | -3.3% |
| 2005 | 8.7% | +47.5% |
| 2007 | 6.9% | -20.7% |
| 2009 | 4.2% | -39.1% |
| 2012 | 9.9% | +135.7% |
| 2016 | 3.5% | -64.6% |
| 2017 | 5.6% | +60.0% |
| 2023 | 6.4% | +14.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.7% | 4.2% | 19.4% | 7 |
| 2010s | 6.3% | 3.5% | 9.9% | 3 |
| 2020s | 6.4% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of children moderately or severely wasted in Tajikistan?
- Proportion of children moderately or severely wasted in Tajikistan was 6.4% in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest proportion of children moderately or severely wasted recorded in Tajikistan?
- The highest recorded value was 19.4% in 2001.
- What is the lowest proportion of children moderately or severely wasted recorded in Tajikistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.5% in 2016.
- How does Tajikistan rank for proportion of children moderately or severely wasted?
- Tajikistan ranks 23rd out of 67 countries with data for 2023.
- Is proportion of children moderately or severely wasted rising or falling in Tajikistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tajikistan 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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