Mauritania - Prevalence of Stunting Among Children
In 2018, the country was number 33 among other countries in Prevalence of Stunting Among Children at 22.8 Percent of Children Under 5. Mauritania is overtaken by Burkina Faso, which was number 32 with 23.2 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Vietnam at 22.6 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 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 22.80 |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 | |
| 2015 | 27.90 |
| 2014 |
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How does Mauritania 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 | |
| 32 |
#32
Burkina Faso
|
23.20 % | 2019 | -6.8 % | -4.4 % | View data | |
| 33 |
#33
Mauritania
|
22.80 % | 2018 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 34 |
#34
Vietnam
|
22.60 % | 2019 | -2.6 % | -1.9 % | View data | |