Benin - Prevalence of Stunting Among Children
At 32.2 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2018, the country was ranked number 15 among other countries in Prevalence of Stunting Among Children. Benin is overtaken by Cambodia, which was ranked number 14 with 32.4 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Tanzania with 31.8 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 | 32.20 |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 | |
| 2015 | |
| 2014 | 34.00 |
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How does Benin 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 | |
| 14 |
#14
Cambodia
|
32.40 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 15 |
#15
Benin
|
32.20 % | 2018 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 16 |
#16
Tanzania
|
31.80 % | 2018 | NA | -3.2 % | View data | |