Bangladesh - Prevalence of Stunting Among Children
Since 2013, Bangladesh Prevalence of Stunting Among Children was down by 4.5points year on year. In 2018, the country was ranked number 18 comparing other countries in Prevalence of Stunting Among Children at 30.8 Percent of Children Under 5. Bangladesh is overtaken by Solomon Islands, which was ranked number 17 at 31.7 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Philippines at 30.3 Percent of Children Under 5. Niger, Guatemala and Chad respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Nigeria recorded the best 5 years average growth at +2.6points per year, while Kazakhstan was the worst growing country at -9.4points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 30.80 |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 | |
| 2015 | |
| 2014 | 36.20 |
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How does Bangladesh rank in Prevalence of Stunting Among Children?
| # | 61 Countries | Percent of Children Under 5 | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Burundi
|
54.20 % | 2019 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Niger
|
47.90 % | 2019 | -1.2 % | +2.6 % | View data | |
| 17 |
#17
Solomon Islands
|
31.70 % | 2015 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 18 |
#18
Bangladesh
|
30.80 % | 2018 | NA | -4.5 % | View data | |
| 19 |
#19
Guinea
|
30.30 % | 2018 | NA | NA | View data | |