India - Prevalence of Stunting Among Children
With 34.7 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2017, the country was ranked number 12 among other countries in Prevalence of Stunting Among Children. India is overtaken by Nepal, which was ranked number 11 at 36 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Lesotho at 34.6 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 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 34.70 |
| 2016 | |
| 2015 | 37.90 |
| 2014 | 38.70 |
| 2013 |
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How does India 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 | |
| 11 |
#11
Nepal
|
36.00 % | 2016 | NA | -2.3 % | View data | |
| 12 |
#12
India
|
34.70 % | 2017 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 13 |
#13
Lesotho
|
34.60 % | 2018 | NA | NA | View data | |