Lesotho - Prevalence of Stunting Among Children
With 34.6 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2018, the country was number 13 comparing other countries in Prevalence of Stunting Among Children. Lesotho is overtaken by India, which was ranked number 12 at 34.7 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Cambodia with 32.4 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 recorded the worst performance at -9.4points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 34.60 |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 | |
| 2015 | |
| 2014 | 33.40 |
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How does Lesotho 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 | |
| 12 |
#12
India
|
34.70 % | 2017 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 13 |
#13
Lesotho
|
34.60 % | 2018 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 14 |
#14
Cambodia
|
32.40 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |