Ghana - Prevalence of Stunting Among Children
In 2017, the country was ranked number 40 among other countries in Prevalence of Stunting Among Children with 17.5 Percent of Children Under 5. Ghana is overtaken by Senegal, which was number 39 at 18.8 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Sri Lanka with 17.3 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 witnessed the worst performance at -9.4points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 17.50 |
| 2016 | |
| 2015 | |
| 2014 | 18.80 |
| 2013 |
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How does Ghana 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 | |
| 39 |
#39
Senegal
|
18.80 % | 2019 | NA | +0.0 % | View data | |
| 40 |
#40
Ghana
|
17.50 % | 2017 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 41 |
#41
Sri Lanka
|
17.30 % | 2016 | NA | NA | View data | |