Malaysia - Prevalence of Stunting Among Children
In 2016, the country was ranked number 38 comparing other countries in Prevalence of Stunting Among Children with 20.7 Percent of Children Under 5. Malaysia is overtaken by Republic of the Congo, which was number 37 at 21.2 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Senegal at 18.8 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 witnessed the worst performance at -9.4points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 20.70 |
| 2015 | 17.70 |
| 2014 | |
| 2013 | |
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How does Malaysia 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 | |
| 37 |
#37
Republic of the Congo
|
21.20 % | 2015 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 38 |
#38
Malaysia
|
20.70 % | 2016 | +16.9 % | NA | View data | |
| 39 |
#39
Senegal
|
18.80 % | 2019 | NA | +0.0 % | View data | |