Jamaica - Prevalence of Stunting Among Children
In 2014, the country was number 57 among other countries in Prevalence of Stunting Among Children at 6.2 Percent of Children Under 5. Jamaica is overtaken by Kuwait, which was ranked number 56 with 6.5 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Serbia with 6 Percent of Children Under 5. Niger, Guatemala and Chad respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Nigeria witnessed the best average annual 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 |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 6.20 |
| 2013 | |
| 2012 | 5.70 |
| 2011 | |
| 2010 | 4.80 |
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How does Jamaica 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 | |
| 56 |
#56
Kuwait
|
6.50 % | 2019 | +1.6 % | +2.3 % | View data | |
| 57 |
#57
Jamaica
|
6.20 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 58 |
#58
Serbia
|
6.00 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |