Niger - Prevalence of Stunting Among Children
Since 2014, Niger Prevalence of Stunting Among Children increased 2.6points year on year. At 47.9 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2019, the country was number 2 among other countries in Prevalence of Stunting Among Children. Nigeria witnessed the best average annual 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 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 47.90 |
| 2018 | 48.50 |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 | 41.30 |
| 2015 |
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How does Niger 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 |
| 3 |
#3
Guatemala
|
46.70 % | 2015 | NA | NA | View data |
| 4 |
#4
Chad
|
39.80 % | 2015 | NA | +0.6 % | View data |
| 5 |
#5
Malawi
|
38.50 % | 2019 | -1.3 % | -1.9 % | View data |