Nigeria - Prevalence of Stunting Among Children
Since 2014, Nigeria Prevalence of Stunting Among Children grew 2.6points year on year. With 38.2 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2019, the country was number 6 among other countries in Prevalence of Stunting Among Children. 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 witnessed the worst performance at -9.4points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 38.20 |
| 2018 | 36.80 |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 | 43.60 |
| 2015 | 33.00 |
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How does Nigeria 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 | |
| 5 |
#5
Malawi
|
38.50 % | 2019 | -1.3 % | -1.9 % | View data | |
| 6 |
#6
Nigeria
|
38.20 % | 2019 | +3.8 % | +2.6 % | View data | |
| 6 |
#6
Sudan
|
38.20 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |